Azam Baki Appointed to NFCC Advisory Board Amid Opposition Scrutiny

Tan Sri Azam Baki has been appointed as a member of the National Financial Crime Prevention Center (NFCC) Advisory Board, a role he will hold for three years starting September 20, 2024. The appointment, made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is not tied to his previous position as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM).

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The appointment was made in 2024 with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The NFCC confirmed that Azam Baki's presence at the Advisory Board meeting on June 30 was in line with the law, as he is a legitimate member. His membership remains in effect until the end of his term unless terminated earlier by the King.

However, the appointment has drawn scrutiny from opposition lawmakers. Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the opposition leader, called for an immediate explanation regarding the justification for Azam Baki's appointment. He highlighted that the individual is still linked to several issues that previously garnered public attention.

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His membership in the NFCC Advisory Board is not tied to the position of Chief Commissioner of SPRM.

Azam Baki's role as an advisor to the NFCC, an agency tasked with coordinating efforts to combat financial crime and corruption nationally, has sparked debate. Concerns have been raised about the necessity and suitability of his appointment within the NFCC's structure, given his background and past controversies.

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The government needs to provide an immediate explanation regarding the justification for the appointment.