Latheefa resigns to return to practice as human rights activist

KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya has submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin to return to her practice as a human rights advocate.

In a statement today, Latheefa said the decision was on her own accord and dismissed speculation that she was pressured to do so.

She had assumed office as MACC chief commissioner on June 1, 2019 after she was nominated by then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The top graft buster's resignation comes less than a fortnight after Tommy Thomas left as Attorney-General.

Latheefa said she had submitted her resignation letter to Muhyiddin on March 2, and subsequently met him on March 5 when she briefed him on ongoing actions and efforts for the recovery of stolen 1Malaysia Development Bhd monies from abroad.

“He was fully supportive of these actions.

The resignation is subject to the approval of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

“Throughout this week I have met with and briefed my deputy Datuk Seri Azam Baki as well as MACC department heads, in order to ensure an orderly handover of duties.

“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 said.

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