Speaking to reporters after taking his oath of office as MACC chief commissioner before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V at Istana Negara here today, Shukri also hoped that the investigation into the case would be completed as soon as possible.

“I’m grateful for the appointment and this is indeed a huge responsibility entrusted to me.

“My focus is now on the current case, which involves funds of RM2.6 billion.

“Let’s pray for the case to be solved soon,” he said referring to the RM2.6 billion “donation” allegedly deposited into former prime minister Najib Razak’s personal account.

Prior to this, the MACC had called three individuals, namely Najib, his wife, Rosmah Mansor, and stepson, Riza Aziz, to give their statements on the 1MDB case.

Earlier, Shukri was officially sworn in as the 13th MACC chief commissioner, replacing Dzulkifli Ahmad, whose service ended on May 14.

Shukri has served at the anti-graft body for 32 years before he went on mandatory retirement in 2016 when he was the deputy chief commissioner (operations).

He holds a degree in Social Sciences (with honours) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and has vast experience in handling corruption and power abuse cases.

Present at the swearing-in ceremony were Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohamed Hanifa Maidin and Inspector-General of Police Mohd Fuzi Harun.