Facing voter frustration over stalled reforms, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli says rebuilding PH’s anti-corruption credibility must start with appointing a new MACC chief instead of extending Azam Baki’s contract again.
Rafizi Ramli said the election results reflected voters’ growing dissatisfaction with the government’s reform efforts, especially in tackling corruption — a core expectation among PH’s middle-class voter base.
He said survey data since 2024 consistently showed concerns over the government’s anti-corruption performance, while MACC’s efficiency has also drawn scrutiny.
According to publicly available statistics, the proportion of investigation papers that led to prosecution dropped from 56% in 2020 to 39% in 2024. Convictions also decreased from 300 cases in 2021 to 256 last year, falling from 36% to 22%.
Rafizi highlighted several high-profile cases ending in DNAA, withdrawals, or compounds, further eroding public confidence.
He said he recently asked the prime minister in Parliament whether Azam Baki’s contract would be renewed for a fourth time, but the government gave a vague response.
“Whatever the prime minister decides, the public will judge PH’s anti-corruption commitment based on this decision,” he said in a Facebook post, adding that another extension would weaken PH and PKR’s credibility.
Rafizi said PH must rebuild its integrity post-election, starting with a new MACC chief.
He urged Nurul Izzah, Anthony Loke, and DAP leaders to publicly support the call.
