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Malaysia names new anti-corruption chief as thousands protests against outgoing head

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Malaysia has appointed a former High Court judge as the new head of its anti-corruption agency. Abdul Halim Aman has been chosen to replace Azam Baki, who is facing allegations of misconduct and illegal shareholding. Despite heavy downpour, several thousand protesters gathered in downtown Kuala Lumpur to demand a systemic reform of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia has appointed a former High Court judge as the new head of its anti-corruption agency. Abdul Halim Aman has been chosen to replace Azam Baki, who is facing allegations of misconduct and illegal shareholding. Despite heavy downpour, several thousand protesters gathered in downtown Kuala Lumpur to demand a systemic reform of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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