SHAH ALAM - Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has been appointed as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, effective May 13, 2026.
The appointment was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, who subsequently granted royal consent in accordance with Subsection 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009.
Halim succeeds Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose contract expires on May 12 after being extended three times since his initial appointment in March 2020, with one-year extensions granted in May 2023, May 2024 and May 2025.
Azam had faced sustained calls to step down following media reports in February accusing him and other senior officials of misconduct and breaches of public service rules — allegations he and the MACC described as “baseless.”
The King had signalled the leadership change was coming, saying in a post that he would determine the best candidate to lead MACC, adding that “there is no need for any party to politicise the matter.”
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the government is confident that Halim’s extensive experience and strong integrity will bolster governance, strengthen public trust and intensify anti-corruption efforts nationwide.