MACC: What a genuine reset requires?

The appointment of former High Court judge, Abdul Halim Aman, as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief from 13 May comes at the end of Azam Baki’s extended tenure, which had been clouded by controversy.

The appointment follow the consent from the king, on the advice of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

While Putrajaya is positioning this as a step towards restoring credibility, reactions have been measured. There have been calls for tougher action on entrenched networks alongside continued pressure for broader institutional reform from civil society groups like Bersih.

Can this be the turning point for meaningful institutional change, or are the underlying issues too entrenched? BFM talks to Raymon Ram, the president of Transparency International Malaysia.

Presenters: Keith Kam & Sharaad KuttanProducer: Agnes Ong/BFM