Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki has dismissed calls for him to take leave following allegations regarding corporate share ownership.
Responding to several members of parliament, Azam said the matter was not an issue and that he did not need to go on leave.
“That is up to them. I do not need to go on leave. If they want me to take leave, I can point out how many individuals currently facing charges in court are still carrying out their duties.
“Have I committed any crime?” he said after attending the Kampung Angkat Madani programme today.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had earlier said there was no immediate need to suspend Azam while a special committee investigates the allegations reported by Bloomberg.
Bloomberg reported on Feb 10 that Azam was listed as holding 17.7 million shares in Velocity Capital Bhd, based on corporate filings.
Based on the company’s closing price, the stake was estimated to be worth about RM800,000.
On Feb 12, Bloomberg also reported allegations that several MACC officers were linked to businessmen accused of collusion and intimidation against company executives.
Azam told the New Straits Times previously that he had nothing to hide and that the transaction had been properly declared.
He said the shares were bought and disposed of within the same year.
Azam described the reports as malicious and misleading and issued a legal demand to Bloomberg.
His lawyers are seeking RM100 million in damages for alleged harm to his reputation and professional standing.
