A coalition of some 50 non-government organisations (NGOs) today urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to launch an independent investigation into MACC chief Azam Baki's ownership of shares.

In a statement, the group said that an investigation is needed to restore the anti-graft body's credibility.

"Given the current controversy over the shareholdings in MACC chief Azam Baki’s name, we, the undersigned civil society organisations, demand that...