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Anwar Is Said to Oppose Quick Release of Graft Chief Probe

Niki Koswanage, Tom Redmond
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reportedly opposes the immediate public release of a probe into anti-graft chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation, launched in February, examined whether Azam Baki’s shareholdings violated legal limits, following a cabinet-ordered inquiry into potential conflicts of interest. A three-person committee, led by the attorney-general, submitted findings to the cabinet, which then referred the case to the chief secretary for further action. Anwar’s stance suggests caution in handling the politically sensitive report, potentially to avoid public backlash or legal complications amid ongoing anti-corruption reforms. The delay underscores tensions between transparency demands and strategic governance in Malaysia’s fight against corruption.
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