KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya has confirmed her resignation and said she was not pressured into quitting by anyone.  

She is the second senior official appointed under Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s administration to quit their post following the change of government last week.

Last Friday (Feb 28), Attorney-General Tommy Thomas sent in his resignation letter to Dr Mahathir Mohamad, local media had reported. He was first appointed by Dr Mahathir in June 2018.

Mdm Latheefa told Malay Mail that business continues as usual at the anti-graft agency.

“On Monday, March 2, 2020, I submitted to the Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin a letter conveying my intention to resign as Chief Commissioner of the MACC, subject to the approval of His Majesty the King.

“It was my own decision to do so. Speculation that pressure was brought upon me are baseless. My intention is to return to my practice as a human rights advocate,” she told Malay Mail.

Mdm Latheefa said that she had also briefed Mr Muhyiddin about MACC’s ongoing actions and efforts for the recovery of the stolen 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds from abroad, adding that the prime minister was fully supportive of the actions taken.

“It is business as usual in the MACC, in the capable hands of my officers.

“I am leaving my position with the fullest confidence that the MACC will continue to be uncompromising and tireless in the fight against corruption, irrespective of the position or political allegiance of the perpetrators,” she added. MALAY MAIL