THE appointment of the Kedah Regional Development Authority (Keda) chairman will be reviewed, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

“I have discussed with Umno president Datuk Seri Zahid (Ahmad Zahid Hamidi)… have not sent out the letter as there is no appointment yet,” he said.

Anwar was speaking to reporters after attending the presentation of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah at the Meru Raya branch of Bank Simpanan Nasional in Ipoh today.

He said the appointments of several Umno leaders to government-linked companies (GLCs) have been met with criticism from various parties.

Earlier, former Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was announced by Zahid as Keda chairman.

Anwar said the appointments of Umno leaders to GLCs are based on qualification and those appointed have to go through stringent checks.

“These are not public-listed companies. If there are qualified individuals, we will appoint them,” he said.

“Our conditions are tight. Those (appointed) must be responsible and not spend excessively.” – Bernama, April 10, 2023.