PERMATANG Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar is among three new lawmakers appointed to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), replacing existing members.

A special statement issued by the Parliamentary Select Committee to members today said Nurul Izzah replaces Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (PH-Johor Baru).

The two others are William Leong (PH-Selayang), replacing Willie Mongin (PH-Puncak Borneo), and Dr Noraini Ahmad (BN-Parit Sulong), replacing Hasan Arifin (BN-Rompin).

The 12-member PAC is chaired by Dr Ronald Kiandee (BN-Beluran), with Wong Kah Woh (PH-Ipoh Timur) as vice-chairman.

The other members are Ahmad Hamzah (BN-Jasin), Takiyuddin Hassan (PAS-Kota Baru), Robert Lawson Chuan (GPS-Betong), Muslimin Yahaya (PH-Sg Besar), Wong Chen (PH-Subang), Steven Chong Shiau Yoon (PH-Tebrau), Hasanuddin Mohd Yunus (PH-Hulu Langat), Wong Hon Wai (PH-Bukit Bendera) and Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang).

Kiandee told reporters that the changes involved individuals within the same party.

“As long as it is decided by the Parliamentary Select Committee, it is legal. (The changes were made) within the party – PKR replacing PKR, and BN replacing BN.” – Bernama, December 4, 2018.