Maszlee rejects Mara Corp post

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 9 May 2020 1:06PM · 13 Comments

Former education minister Maszlee Malik says he is focused on addressing the people’s economic concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 9, 2020.

FORMER education minister Dr Maszlee Malik has turned down his appointment as Mara Corp advisory committee chairman.

The Bersatu politician and Simpang Renggam MP said all appointments should be based on accountability to voters and the public.

“Any appointment must be based on the trust of the people. The people’s interest is the priority, not personal gain.

“My decision has to be in line with the mandate given to me by supporters and Simpang Renggam voters, as well as Malaysians,” he said in a Facebook post.

Maszlee is said to be aligned to former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who also remains a Bersatu member despite his Pakatan Harapan administration being ousted from Putrajaya in late February.

The coup involved Dr Mahathir’s ally and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, who is now prime minister.

Maszlee had initially sided with Muhyiddin’s faction in Bersatu, Umno, PAS and ex-PKR leaders to form a new government, with Muhyiddin as prime minister.

But he later shifted his support to Dr Mahathir.

He said he would not accept the appointment as he is more focused on addressing the people’s economic concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“In my constituency, there are many families who need help. I can’t accept this appointment, as we must focus on ensuring that people’s lives are given some stability.

Maszlee’s appointment was announced yesterday and was to be effective May 15. – May 9, 2020.

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  • Tahniah!

    Posted 3 years ago by H. Mokhtar · Reply

  • Sorry for mentioning black shoes for Mara employees post yesterday.
    I respect you as a principled man. Thank you!

    Posted 3 years ago by Chee yee ng · Reply

  • GREAT Mazlee! Bravo keep it you humanity and not like the traitors. Sorry for many negative feelings expressed when you were Minister of Education. You are the type of people must enter politics to look after the welfare of the citizens without being self-centered> I am proud of your announcement today!

    Posted 3 years ago by Swaminaidu Venkatasamy · Reply

  • Wow, for this I forgive you for all the chaos you created as the Education Minister!

    Posted 3 years ago by Alison Teh · Reply

  • You may not have the right skills nor vision as an Education Minister. But I salute you for your integrity, humanity and loyalty towards your voters in doing the right thing. My full respect to you for not being a turncoat

    Posted 3 years ago by Witzi Leong · Reply

  • respect! thank you

    Posted 3 years ago by . . · Reply

  • MALAYSIA NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU! WELL DONE!

    Posted 3 years ago by Michael Chong · Reply

  • You are a true politician. Bravo

    Posted 3 years ago by Dato Radha · Reply

  • A lone voice calling in a desert. It sounds so much louder because it is alone. Makes all the other power and money seeking Bersatu MPs who support an illegitimate PM look even worse.

    Posted 3 years ago by Malaysia New hope · Reply

  • Thumbs Up! Pity not all politicians practise integrity.

    Posted 3 years ago by Brian Narayanan · Reply

  • My respect!

    Posted 3 years ago by Adrian Tan · Reply

  • Well done YB Mazlee, not to give in to subtle corruption. Its obvious the appointment is to get your support for TSMY. But as you very rightly rejected the offer because it smacks of corruption and I respect and admire your principles and moral rightness

    Posted 3 years ago by Mike Mok · Reply

  • Mazlee, you have our respect in declining the offer unlike others who will just follow blindly for the extra bucks.

    Posted 3 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply