Malaysia's Anwar Defends Lengthening Tenure of Anti-Graft Chief
Azam's term as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was lengthened by a year starting May 13, the third extension since he turned 60 years old. He is also the first head of the agency to have his employment prolonged beyond the mandatory retirement age, stoking public debate about Anwar's pledges to improve Malaysia's governance.
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