SEVERAL senior officers of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have reportedly been transferred in a restructuring exercise carried out under newly appointed Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, just weeks after he formally assumed leadership of the agency.
The reshuffle, which took effect this month, comes approximately three weeks after Abd Halim took office on May 13, following the departure of Tan Sri Azam Baki, who concluded his service after 42 years in the public sector.
The transfers involve officers from the Public Sector Main Grade (JUSA), with changes affecting postings and responsibilities. Some of those moved are understood to have previously handled high-profile corruption cases as well as asset recovery and financial investigations.
A source described the movements as part of a routine administrative exercise aimed at strengthening the commission’s overall operational capacity in enforcement, prevention and investigative work.
“It is understood that so far at least two senior officers are involved, and there is a possibility of further movements, including replacing those who will retire soon,” the source told Berita Harian.
The reshuffle is also being viewed as an early indicator of Abd Halim’s reform direction, which has emphasised efficiency, professionalism and enhanced institutional performance within the anti-graft agency.
Separately, the MACC recently confirmed changes within its Legal and Prosecution Division, including the appointment of Saiful Hazmi Mohd Saad as its new director. He previously served as Deputy Head of the Trials and Appeals Division II at the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), in an exchange of posts with Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin.
However, that particular transfer was carried out prior to Abd Halim’s appointment, with Wan Shaharuddin’s move to the AGC taking effect on March 2.
Upon assuming office, Abd Halim pledged a firm and uncompromising stance against corruption, stressing that enforcement would be conducted without fear or favour regardless of rank or influence.
In his statement, he said restoring public confidence in the MACC required stronger enforcement, improved transparency and investigations conducted to the highest standards of professionalism and justice.
“At the same time, the MACC will ensure preventive measures are empowered, whistleblower protection is strengthened, and strategic cooperation with all stakeholders is enhanced to foster a culture of integrity in the country,” he said.
“Restoring public trust is not an option but an urgent necessity to ensure the MACC remains steadfast, transparent, and accountable, anchored fully on the rule of law,” Abd Halim added.
He said his administration would continue to reinforce cooperation with the Attorney-General’s Chambers in handling major, high-profile and public interest cases, with prosecution decisions remaining under the AGC’s authority.
“The MACC will also continue to reinforce its existing strategic cooperation with the A-GC regarding large-scale, high-profile, and public interest cases.
“These cases will always be referred to the A-GC as the authority that decides on legal action for cases investigated by the MACC,” he said.
Abd Halim, appointed on a two-year contract ending May 12, 2028, previously served as a High Court judge and has positioned his tenure as one focused on reform, institutional strengthening and restoring public trust in the nation’s anti-corruption framework. - June 7, 2026
