PUTRAJAYA, April 25, 2026 – DAP National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo has called on the incoming Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman, to make probing alleged “corporate mafia” activities and resolving the shareholding controversy involving his predecessor top priorities upon taking office on May 13.
In a press release issued today, Gobind — who is also Member of Parliament for Damansara and Minister of Digital — welcomed the appointment and stressed the need for immediate reforms to restore public confidence in the anti-graft agency.
“Datuk Seri Abdul Halim must outline his vision for the commission and present a clear roadmap of the specific reforms he intends to implement to safeguard the MACC’s independence and prevent future abuses of power,” Gobind said.
He added that restoring public trust must be the new chief’s immediate priority.
“This requires addressing allegations of ‘corporate mafia’ activities surrounding the agency and resolving the shareholding controversy involving his predecessor, Tan Sri Azam Baki,” he stated.
Gobind highlighted serious questions over the suspected involvement of certain MACC officials in corporate maneuvers during investigations. He demanded that these claims, which he said impact the MACC’s integrity and credibility, be addressed “without fear, favour, or delay, with clear timelines set for the completion of this process.”
On the unresolved shareholding issue, Gobind noted that the matter remains pending even though the Cabinet directed action more than a month ago. He referenced Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar’s explanation that a formal process must be followed, but warned that the situation “cannot continue indefinitely.”
“The new MACC Chief should begin his tenure without such lingering allegations,” Gobind emphasised.He pointed out that a special committee led by the Attorney-General has already presented its findings to the Cabinet and called for the matter to be finalised quickly.
“Accountability and transparency are paramount. The initial steps taken by the new MACC Chief Commissioner will define the trajectory of his leadership. To restore public trust, these pressing issues must be addressed effectively to signal that genuine reforms are underway,” Gobind said.
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