Appointment of Kedah Regional Development Authority chair to be reviewed, says PM
Anwar Ibrahim says the appointment of Umno leaders to GLCs is based on qualifications.
The appointment of the Kedah Regional Development Authority (Keda) chairman will be reviewed, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday.
"I have discussed with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The letter has not been sent out as there is no appointment yet," he told reporters in Ipoh.
Anwar also said the appointment of several Umno leaders to government-linked companies (GLCs) has received criticism from various parties.
Earlier, former Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was announced by Zahid as chairman of Keda.
Meanwhile, Anwar said the appointment of Umno leaders to GLCs was based on qualifications, and that those appointed have to meet stringent conditions.
"These are not public listed companies. If there are qualified individuals, we will appoint them.
"Our conditions are tight, those (appointed) must be responsible and not spend excessively and allowances will also be limited according to qualifications," he said.
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