Anwar urges PM to clarify Latheefa’s appointment

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 7 Jun 2019 8:20AM · 4 Comments

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim says Pakatan Harapan must appear above politics when it comes to appointing heads such as the recent Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 7, 2019.

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday Dr Mahathir Mohamad needs to clarify the appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner at the proper forums.

The decision to appoint Latheefa was made by the prime minister, Anwar said, and that he only knew about it from the announcement.

Anwar said Dr Mahathir must clarify why the cabinet was not informed, adding that the appointment is not in line with the MACC Act and violated the Pakatan Harapan election manifesto.

“Of course, clarification is required as this is what we promised, but we should only use proper forums such as in the cabinet or the Pakatan leadership council if we want to raise and seek proper clarification.

“Manifesto not complied with and seen as a political appointment… I find it necessary to explain to the public on the issue on why the manifesto was not fully observed and respected although I think Latheefa has the necessary credentials for the position,” he said after a Hari Raya dinner at Masjid Kubang Semang in Permatang Pauh.

Present were Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, exco in charge of international and domestic trade, consumer affairs and entrepreneur development Abdul Halim Hussain, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar and Penang state assembly speaker Law Choo Kiang.

Anwar, who is the Port Dickson MP, said he had agreed to give the prime minister time and space to clarify the appointment at the proper platforms.

“Nonetheless, our duty is to ensure the effectiveness in the administration of the government as we have been given the commitment to support the leadership of Dr Mahathir.

“We will ensure MACC remains independent and those given the task be seen as very professional and not to be dragged by political affiliation and faction affiliation. This concern has been expressed.”

Latheefa’s resignation as a PKR member has been accepted by the party and it should not become an issue, he said.

Latheefa was appointed as the MACC chief effective June 1, replacing Mohd Shukri Abdull, who decided to shorten his service contract. – Bernama, June 7, 2019.

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  • Oh Anwar --- stop using the rakyat as an excuse to demand the answer. You condemn everything that was initiated during the inception of PH cabinets by mahatir. Your vociferous cries against LGE was so obvious on your selfish needs and reflecting both you and your sayang racist agenda. You were always slow to offer support to Mahatir in all his efforts to improve the nation and you come along playing goody goody with your useless phrase of giving "space and time" .Photos showing you mollycodding with Umno wannabees deserters and playing political subterfuge. The day you were out of the slammer until now you have yet to show your capability except fasley playing coy. Do we need you to raise this trivial concerns ??? Will the appoinment hurt you ?? Aint Latheefa was your party members and you should be proud unless..........????. You are not needed to stirr anymore shits. Be good and stay patient for the PM post in the future if the shoes fit !!!!

    Posted 6 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

    • Couldnt agree more Lee Lee

      Posted 6 years ago by Mimi Rozana Muhammad · Reply

    • Pl give TDM the space and time as u always preach.

      Posted 6 years ago by SG Chuah · Reply

  • Agree. We shouldnt go back to an all powerful authoritarian system of democracy

    Posted 6 years ago by Winy Yeap · Reply