AN opposition MP has been elected as Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman for the first time.

Barisan Nasional’s Beluran MP, Ronald Kiandee, will play a key role in examining the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament for public expenditure, among others.

Ipoh Timur MP Wong Kah Woh, of Pakatan Harapan, has been elected as PAC deputy chairman.

PH, in its election manifesto, promised to have PAC headed by an opposition lawmaker. – Bernama, August 7, 2018.