Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Ahmad Said Hamdan has denied that his early retirement from the post was due to pressure from political parties or other groups.

He said his retirement was due to personal reasons and his own wish after having served in the agency for so long, and not because of other people.

ahmad said hamdan aca bpr boss When contacted here today, Ahmad Said said he had decided on an earlier retirement to make way for his successor and to spend time with his family.

"I had planned to retire for a long time but was waiting for a suitable time (to do so). Previously, I was busy with work, so now I want to spend more time with the family," he said.

Yesterday, Ahmad Said, who has served the MACC for almost 34 years since 1975, submitted his notice to the Prime Minister's Department to shorten his service to Dec 31 instead of May 25, next year.

Deputy chief commissioner Abu Kassim Mohamed has been appointed to succeed him effective Jan 1, next year.

- Bernama