Ending Days of Political Gridlock, Malaysia’s King Appoints a Prime Minister
New York TimesJUL 2022
The MACC has never been an independent body, as it operates under the jurisdiction of the executive branch of the government. However, the premiership of Anwar has weaponized it against the opposition to an extent not seen since the infamous 1987 Operation Lalang, with the clear intent to influence the outcome of upcoming regional elections.
It is deplorable that some people are claiming that Malaysia's anti-graft agency is politically motivated — the main responsibility of the MACC is, precisely, to probe corruption allegations. Prime Minister Anwar has nothing to do with the ongoing investigations, which draw on documents from the Ministry of Finance.