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Government considers releasing full report on Azam Baki probe
The Malaysian government has signalled openness to publishing the complete findings of an investigation into former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki's shareholdings. Minister Azalina Othman Said indicated the cabinet could review recommendations on disclosing the report.
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KUALA LUMPUR — The government is prepared to give serious consideration to recommendations that the full report on Azam Baki's shareholding investigation be made public, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Azalina Othman Said.
Azam Baki stepped down as MACC chief in March this year following public controversy over his substantial share holdings in three companies, which raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. An investigation was subsequently launched into the matter.
Azalina's statement on Monday signals potential movement on calls for greater transparency regarding the probe's findings. The announcement comes amid ongoing public interest in the matter and calls from various quarters for full disclosure of the investigation's conclusions.
The minister did not specify a timeline for when such a decision might be made or what conditions might apply to any release of the report. Further details on the government's position are expected in the coming weeks as the matter progresses through formal cabinet review channels.