KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 -- The Malaysian Bar has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), but said the leadership change alone is not sufficient to strengthen the country's anti-corruption framework.

In a statement today, the Bar said while it acknowledges the end of uncertainty over the MACC leadership transition, questions remain over whether current arrangements are adequate to ensure public confidence and institutional independence.

It said the manner in which the government has handled the tenure and annual renewal process for the MACC chief commissioner has raised concerns over executive influence and the stability of the post.

The Bar reitera...