Azam Baki, former chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), publicly denied any role in the RM178.29 million contract granted to Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd, a company 34% owned by his brother Nasir Baki. The contract covers a six-year project to develop and operate the Road Charge and Vehicle Entry Permit (RC/VEP) system at the Malaysia-Singapore border [1, 2, 3].
The Transport Ministry awarded the contract on May 26, 2026, following a request for proposal (RFP) process that started in June 2025. Azam had retired as MACC chief commissioner two weeks earlier, on May 12, 2026 [2, 3].
Azam told reporters that he had no knowledge of the contract and insisted that his family’s business dealings were separate from him. "It is his business. So does this mean whoever is associated with me is going to be questioned? I have retired and it is up to the Transport Ministry to award the project to his company," Azam said [1].
He also urged that his family members should not be targeted in investigations because of their relationship to him. "My family members are all doing well. I also have a younger sister who is a renowned ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist in the country. Does this mean she too will become a subject of attention?" he added [2, 3].
Authorities are investigating alleged collusion involving MACC officials and businessmen, but Azam has denied all related allegations [1]. A special committee led by the Attorney General examined Azam’s shareholding in Velocity Capital Partner Bhd, with findings presented to Cabinet but not publicly released [1].
The Transport Ministry’s contract to Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd aims to implement the RC/VEP system to monitor vehicles crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border over six years [2, 3]. Nasir Baki holds a 34% stake in the company, linking the contract to Azam’s family [1].
Azam addressed media on July 21, 2026, to deny involvement and call for clarity amid reports connecting him to the contract [1, 2, 3].
