Much has been said about the recent controversial appointment of Latheefa Koya to head the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission .
But the public outcry is not just about what is constitutionally or legally right. It is more about whether under the new narrative of Malaysia Baru it is politically right for Mahathir to make a unilateral and arbitrary decision on such a crucial appointment to a key law enforcement agency. Many have joined the fray, some saying that despite the prime minister’s right to make such critical appointment, he does not have unfettered discretion to do so according to his wishes, whims and fancies.
A PKR Youth leader meanwhile said Latheefa’s appointment was a violation of PH’s manifesto promise, which stated that MACC would report directly to Parliament rather than to the prime minister. The manifesto also said the number of MACC commissioners would be increased with a quota for civil society. One of the commissioners will become the chairman and all commissioners will have security of tenure. It said the appointment of these commissioners must be validated democratically by Parliament.
The people are left wondering what Mahathir is really up to, and whether he fully grasps the situation and understands the implications of his decision.
is there any guarantee that the officers approved by the cabinet will never be crooked? we have fools in our cabinet who think that whatever reforms they are making today will never be changed forever. lurus bendul
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