Monday, August 1, 2016

Malaysia's new anti-corruption chief aware of daunting challenge ahead

PUTRAJAYA: Newly appointed chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Dzulkifli Ahmad said in a press statement on Monday (Aug 1) he is "aware and conscious" of the daunting challenge that awaits him.

"It is my sincere hope that the MACC and I will continue to have the cooperation and support from all parties, towards our efforts to eradicate corruption in Malaysia," Dzulkifli added.

Arriving promptly at the commission's headquarters at 8am Monday morning, he was welcomed by MACC's top officials led by Deputy Commissioner (Management and Professionalism) Datuk Seri Mohd Jamidan Abdullah.

His appointment is effective from Aug 1 till Jul 31, 2021.

Dzukifli said he plans "to lead the MACC in its mission to spearhead anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia by being fair, firm and trustworthy".

He served in the Attorney-General's Chambers as the National Revenue Recovery Enforcement Team director. His predecessor, Abu Kassim Mohamed, will now serve as an integrity consultant at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM )'s Law Faculty.

Source : Channel News Asia

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