DAP Youth has announced its decision to participate in an anti-Azam Baki rally scheduled to take place at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur this Saturday.
The wing’s chief, Woo Kah Leong, stated that they support the rally’s demand for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of a “corporate mafia” involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
In a statement, Woo emphasised that DAP Youth also backs a holistic probe into shareholding allegations levelled against the current MACC head, alongside a demand for comprehensive reforms within the commission.
He argued that the series of allegations faced by the MACC impacts the credibility and transparency of the entire national anti-corruption framework.
While the tenure of the current chief is nearing its end and a new appointment is expected from the government, Woo insisted that these controversies must not be ignored.
He called for the authorities to carry out independent and transparent investigations to uncover the truth and rebuild public confidence.
Accountability amidst tenure transition
The Perak executive councillor confirmed that DAP Youth intends to stand with the public to peacefully demand accountability.
The current contract for the MACC chief is set to expire on May 12, following three one-year extensions granted since he first took office in March 2020.
The upcoming rally is organised by several civil society and student groups. It is expected to draw participation from various political figures, including PKR members of parliament Rafizi Ramli and Wong Chen, as well as former PKR vice-president Tian Chua.
Woo noted that the transition in leadership should serve as a catalyst for reform rather than a reason to move past unresolved issues.
He stressed that the goal remains ensuring that the national anti-corruption system remains beyond reproach.
Criticism of opposition silence
Furthermore, Woo criticised Perikatan Nasional (PN) for its apparent lack of a stance regarding the allegations against the MACC.
He accused the opposition coalition of neglecting its fundamental responsibility to serve as an effective and responsible check on the government.
He claimed that the silence from the opposition bloc serves as evidence of their ineffectiveness in Malaysia’s political history.
By joining the rally, DAP Youth aims to highlight the necessity of active political engagement in matters of national integrity.
The rally serves as a platform for various stakeholders to voice their concerns regarding the governance of the nation’s primary anti-graft agency and the need for structural changes to prevent future controversies.
