PASIR GUDANG, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the list of candidates for the post of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner was presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today.
He said the list comprised individuals qualified to lead the national anti-corruption agency.
Speaking to reporters after attending a lunch session and engaging with the community at Pasar Tani Kekal Permas Jaya here, Anwar joked when asked how many names had been submitted for His Majesty’s consideration.
“There are 120 (names submitted),” he said.
He said the shortlist would not be disclosed at this stage and would be announced later.
According to a post on the HRH Crown Prince of Johor Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, received the Prime Minister in audience today.
Yesterday, His Majesty said the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner would be selected by him.
Earlier, Anwar also mingled with the local community, took photographs and inspected essential goods on sale at Pasar Tani Kekal Permas Jaya.
He arrived at 12.33pm and was greeted by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim.
The Prime Minister later proceeded to Masjid Bandar Permas Jaya to perform Friday prayers. — Bernama
Date: 24 April, 2026 4:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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