Latheefa to meet select committee over MACC appointment

Diyana Ibrahim Diyana Ibrahim Updated 6 years ago · Published on 22 Jun 2019 7:00AM · 2 Comments

Parliamentary select committee on major public appointments chairman William Leong says Latheefa Koya will address the committee's three main concerns about the appointment of a former political party bearer as MACC chief. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 22, 2019.

LATHEEFA Koya has assured the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on major public appointments of her presence at a July 4 meeting, said its chairman, William Leong.

He said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief was to have attended a PSC meeting on Thursday to answer questions on her appointment, but could not make it due to pressing matters.

“Latheefa postponed the meeting with the PSC because of her busy schedule, and not because she is not ready to answer PSC’s questions,” he told The Malaysian Insight.

He added that her attendance at Thursday’s meeting was not strictly required.

Leong said the human rights lawyer will, at the next meeting, address the committee’s three main concerns about the appointment of a former political party bearer as MACC chief commissioner.

The session will discuss the manner in which Latheefa was appointed by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad without the approval of the PSC on major public appointments.

Latheefa’s MACC appointment was announced on June 4, to both praise and protest.

She replaced Mohd Shukri Abdull, who stepped down ahead of the expiry of his contract on May 17 next year.

On the role of the PSC, Leong said it has the power to call up any public-appointment candidate for questioning.

“The PSC has the power to call up anyone for clarification.”

It was reported that lawyer Syahredzan Johan said the PSC did not have a role in public appointments, nor was its approval required for such appointments.

The committee only serves to scrutinise and balance the executive’s decisions, he said. – June 22, 2019.

Latheefa Koya's appointment as MACC chief was announced on June 4, to both praise and protest. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Kamal Ariffin, June 22, 2019.

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  • Dr M really an impatient man maybe he knows time is limited for him to right the wrongs. Dr M must realize by now to put the system check and balance is most important for the future of the country. Dr M should voluntarily allow the vetting by PSC on listed candidates for the top jobs. Instead he just consults his close comrades and made a crucial decision himself. How can? Must go through the professional process, then PSC shortlisted the candidates for PM to decide. Can not simply decide.

    Posted 6 years ago by James Wong · Reply

  • The PSC, whether got power or not, is actually quite STUPID to call up Latheffa Koya for questioning because she was never a party to any decision that made her MACC Chief. William the conqueror, so called president of PSC... use your head a little. Just call up Tun M to answer your questions!

    Posted 6 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply