POLITICAL appointments to government-linked companies (GLCs) are scrutinised by the unity government’s secretariat, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He said each party in the Anwar Ibrahim-led government would consult the secretariat before any appointment could be finalised.

“To avoid conflict, we consult the secretariat,” he said.

“The secretariat will scrutinise the backgrounds of the individuals.

“This is done to ensure the representatives of the political parties have experience and backgrounds that can help strengthen the state and federal governments.”

Zahid was speaking to reporters in Bentong after introducing candidates for the posts of permanent chairman, permanent deputy chairman, vice-presidents and Supreme Council members for the Umno elections.

The Umno president said he was satisfied with the performance of Umno ministers and deputy ministers as the unity government reached its first 100 days today.

He said he has his own method of monitoring the performance of Umno ministers and deputy ministers, including through their answers in the Dewan Rakyat and statements issued to the press.

“What’s important is that they can meet the people’s expectations because their reputation as well as mine, reflects Umno’s,” he said. – Bernama, March 14, 2023.