After Latheefa’s appointment, analysts differ on whether it will backfire on PH
PETALING JAYA: An academic warned of a possible erosion in the confidence of the people in Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Pakatan Harapan (PH) should it continue to not keep to the promises it made prior to the 14th general election (GE14).
This follows the admission by Mahathir that he had decided to appoint Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief without first consulting his Cabinet.
Universiti Malaya’s Assoc Prof Awang Azman Awang Pawi said the issue concerning Latheefa’s appointment had nothing to do with her credentials but the manner in which she had been appointed.
He pointed out that in the literal sense, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 provides that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may appoint the MACC head on the advice of the prime minister.
Awang Azman said there was no dispute that Latheefa possessed the qualifications needed to helm the agency but the manner in which she had been appointed went against the PH election promise.
“They had previously set up a Parliamentary Select Committee on Public Appointments to ensure a check and balance and transparency of such appointments.
“However, it seems now the committee serves little purpose and has minimal impact.
“It appears the promise made was just cosmetic and lip service rendered by PH in desperately trying to garner votes from Malaysians.
“PH must be careful. It is not yet on solid foundation. If they keep on doing things which do not please the people, they could end up losing the next election,” he told FMT.
What was the involvement of the Parliamentary Select Committee when Nor Shamsiah was appointed Bank Negara Governor, Zeti Aziz appointed PNB Group Chairman, Richard Manjalum and Tengku Maimun were appointed CJ, Art Harun was appointed EC Chief and when Abdul Hamid Bador appointed IGP?
ReplyDeleteIt will not backfire on PH nor Mahathir.
ReplyDeleteIt's the Economy Stupid, if PH can deliver, and Latheefa can do her job properly, how she got appointed is sap sap sui.
A new broom will sweep clean, but the old man knows the corners.
ReplyDeleteSee, another lalang academic showing off his clairvoyant insight!
ReplyDeleteNever, for a second think about - it's the result that count in political chess play!
It the carpetbagger can cleanses up 50% of all the corrupted govt depts, ph will surely he reelected with or without manual at the helm.
My goooodness…!!! Is there ever a broom that CAN'T 'negotiate' any corner?
Too much sabu2 during the raya indulgences!