King of Malaysia Chooses New Leader for Anti-Corruption Agency

Introduction

The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, will choose a new leader for the MACC. The MACC is a group that stops people from stealing money. The current leader is Tan Sri Azam Baki. His job ends in May.

Main Body

Tan Sri Azam Baki started his job in 2020. The Prime Minister let him stay for a long time. Now, the King says it is time for a new leader. The King wants the MACC to work well. He says politicians must not interfere. Some people are unhappy with Mr. Azam. Some reports say he has too much money in a company. Mr. Azam says this is not true. Other people say he helped private businesses too much. The government is checking these facts now. The Prime Minister likes Mr. Azam's work. But other leaders want a big official study to find the truth. The law says the King chooses the leader. The Prime Minister gives the King advice first.

Conclusion

The MACC will have a new leader soon. Mr. Azam's job ends on May 12. People are waiting for the King's choice. They are also waiting for the results of the investigations.

Vocabulary Learning

choose
to pick or select something or someone選擇
Example:The King will choose a new leader.
interfere
to involve yourself in something that is not your concern干預
Example:Politicians must not interfere.
investigation
the process of finding out the truth about something調查
Example:People are waiting for the results of the investigations.
job
the work that a person does to earn money工作
Example:His job ends in May.
leader
a person who is in charge of a group or organization領導者
Example:The new leader will start in May.