He will succeed Azam Baki, whose tenure ends on May 12 after receiving three one-year extensions since his initial appointment in March 2020.

Halim, 69, has over 20 years of judicial experience, starting with his appointment as a judicial commissioner in 2005 and served in Temerloh and Kuantan.

In 2007, he was elevated to the High Court and served in Penang, Johor Bahru and Shah Alam, prior to his retirement in 2023.

In a statement, chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the proposal was presented by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, who has consented to the appointment.

He said Halim’s appointment, made under subsection 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009, will take effect on May 13.

“The government is confident that with his extensive experience and high integrity, he will be able to strengthen governance efforts, enhance public confidence, and intensify the anti-corruption agenda in the interest of the nation,” Shamsul said.