Azam, 62, has faced persistent calls to resign from various quarters – including those inthe current government – following allegations of professional misconduct and breaches of public service regulations.
Over two days in February, international news organisation Bloomberg had published reports on allegations against the MACC and Azam.
On Feb 10, Bloomberg claimed in a report that Azam held shares that could be worth about RM800,000 (US$202,000) in financial services company Velocity Capital Bhd. The shareholding’s value is above the government’s guideline for public servants.
The next day, it reported that MACC allegedly colluded with a group of businessmen – dubbed the “corporate mafia” – in corporate tussles, citing internal documents and interviews with witnesses.
Both Azam and MACC have denied the allegations, with Azam initiating legal action against Bloomberg.
The federal government has also formed a special committee to investigate allegations against Azam.
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