Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in the awarding of a RM178.29 million government contract to a company linked to his younger brother.
Speaking on Tuesday, Azam said he had no knowledge of the matter and stressed that the business dealings of his brother, Datuk Nasir Baki, were entirely separate from him.
“That’s his business. Does this mean anyone associated with me should automatically be questioned?
“I’ve already retired, and it’s up to the ministry to decide whether to award the project to his company,” he said.
Azam was responding to a report by The Edge Malaysia, which claimed that Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd had secured a six-year contract to develop and operate the Road Charge and Vehicle Entry Permit (RC/VEP) system at the Malaysia–Singapore border.
The former MACC chief, who retired on May 12, also defended his family, saying they should not be unfairly scrutinised simply because of their relationship with him.
“My family members are all respectable people. I also have a sister who is a well-known ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist in Malaysia.
“Does that mean she should also come under scrutiny?” he said.
According to The Edge Malaysia, the Ministry of Transport awarded the RM178.29 million contract to the company on May 26, following a request for proposal (RFP) process that began in June last year.
