KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Tan Sri Azam Baki clocked out of the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters for the final time today as his tenure as chief commissioner officially ended.
Azam urged all MACC personnel to give their full support and cooperation to the incoming leadership, saying the organisation must remain strong and relevant.
“This organisation must remain relevant as envisioned by the earlier leadership. I am only continuing the legacy left behind for the sake of the country and the people,” he said, according to The Star.
He expressed gratitude to the organising committee and MACC officers for the farewell tribute, noting that he had served 42 years in the public sector.
“I am very touched and deeply moved by the support shown by my officers in accompanying me on my retirement at the age of 63,” he said.
Azam began his career with the Anti‑Corruption Agency (BPR) before continuing under the MACC, describing his four‑decade journey as one filled with invaluable experience and challenges.
He became emotional when speaking about his family, calling them his strongest supporters during difficult times.
“My family are my strongest supporters. They had to face challenges and hardship they should never have had to endure,” he said, adding that he was thankful for their calm and support.
Azam also thanked members of the media for their role in sharing information and for supporting him during his tenure as MACC chief commissioner.
“I am truly touched by the support of all my media friends, whether from online portals, electronic media, mainstream media and so on,” he said, according to Bernama.
After six years leading the MACC, Azam said its achievements were the result of collective effort and not individual leadership.
He credited the esprit de corps among MACC officers as a key force behind the organisation’s success in facing challenges and adapting to changes in the crime landscape.
Azam closed his farewell by apologising for any shortcomings during his tenure.
“I seek forgiveness and apologise for any shortcomings in administering and managing this organisation. Truly, all weaknesses came from myself,” he said.
