KUALA LUMPUR – The government has been urged to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of a "corporate mafia" and issues surrounding the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim stated that the investigation should focus primarily on Azam, stating that substantial reports and documents related to the matter already exist.
Debating the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 1/2026 in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday, Hassan questioned the quick actions taken against Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, while other evidence remained unaddressed.
“What needs to be investigated in this matter is the MACC Chief Commissioner because there are cases, evidence and documents, not the Pandan MP. That is misplaced," Hassan said.
“That is a form of intimidation or threat; it cannot be like that.
“If they had found a hoard of gold bars, thousands of ringgit in cash, expensive bags, or gemstone rings in the Pandan MP’s safe house, that would be a different story. But there was none. There were only one or two complaints, yet action was taken with extreme haste,” he added.
Hassan clarified that his statement was not intended to defend any individual, but rather to uphold the integrity of the nation’s justice system.
He argued that existing special committees tasked with handling such issues are currently insufficient.
“It is not because he [Rafizi] is my friend. But let justice be seen to be done; do not allow the MACC to be turned into a tool.
“I hope the government listens to the demands of the people and Members of Parliament to establish an RCI. If possible, appoint a retired and reputable Chief Justice to lead it,” he added.