Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azam Baki

Chief Commissioner, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

 

 

 

 

YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azam bin Baki has more than 36 years of experience serving the anti-corruption body and is seen as one of the nation’s top graft busters. During his service with ACA/MACC, he has performed duties in various departments as an Investigation Officer, Intelligence Officer, Prosecuting Officer, as well as actively involved in community education activities. His vast experience in various specialisations within MACC and active involvement in corruption prevention moulded him towards a high-flying career path which brought him to top positions as Director of Intelligence, Director of Investigation and Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations). Then, he was appointed as the Chief Commissioner of the MACC on 9 March 2020 in accordance with Section 5 (1) MACC Act 2009.

His extensive exposures in the investigations of high-profile corruption and related money laundering cases are widely reported in the media. Apart from that, he initiated forfeiture of corrupt proceeds/ criminal assets in MACC under the Anti-Corruption Act 1997, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).

He also leads MACC’s involvements in various international platforms including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Economic Crime Agencies Network (ECAN) and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).