PUTRAJAYA, May 13 -- Newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has vowed to intensify efforts to combat corruption, abuse of power and malfeasance, while pledging stronger enforcement, greater transparency and improved public trust in the agency.

Abd Halim said restoring public confidence in the MACC was an urgent priority, stressing that the commission must remain firm, transparent and accountable while being fully guided by the rule of law, according to national news agency Bernama.

"Corruption in any form is completely unacceptable and represents a serious betrayal of the people and a threat to the nation's future," he said, adding that all Malaysians must work together t...