Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- It is heartening to read that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia said he would determine the best candidate to become the next chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

In a Facebook post, His Majesty said that the MACC chief's post was important to ensure the body continues to function effectively as the country's main institution in fighting corruption, misappropriation and abuse of power.

"I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC after this," His Majesty said.

Section 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009 says that the King "shall, on the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint a Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for such period and on...