Thousands of Malaysians protest in Kuala Lumpur demanding inquiry into Azam Baki

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 25

A large crowd gathered at Dataran Merdeka for over two hours, facing a heavy police presence with armored vehicles and riot gear deployed.
Authorities tightly controlled access to parts of the square as demonstrators reiterated calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations against outgoing anti-graft chief Azam Baki.
The protest reflects ongoing public concern over corruption allegations and increasing pressure on Malaysian authorities to address transparency and accountability in government institutions.

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