Khalid's aides told to return RM2.6mil payout
Published: Jan 3, 2015 3:39 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2015 5:17 PM
Former menteri besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's aides have been instructed to return their gratuities totalling RM2.6 million to the state, or face further action.
They have 14 days from notice to do so or face further action, says MB Azmin Ali.
Former menteri besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's aides have been instructed to return their gratuities totalling RM2.6 million to the state, or face further action.
According to the state-run news website Selangorkini, Selangor MB Azmin Ali said Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) has found the payout had contravened several financial regulations and contract terms.
"After receiving advice from our lawyers, the new state administration has decided to send them a letter to remind them to return the money that was paid to them," he told the media today after the Maulidur Rasul 1436 event in Stadium Malawati, Selangor.
The eight recipients of the golden handshake, given when Khalid left office last year, have 14 days from the receipt of the official notice, to return the money, he added.
If they do not return the payment in the time period given, he said that action will be taken on them.
“They have to return the payments to MBI and MBI will analyse how much entitlement should actually be paid to them,” Azmin was quoted as saying.
However, when contacted by Malaysiakini today, Faekah said she has not received any notice on the repayment.
“I have not yet received any notice on it and will comment in due course,” she said.
Disputed terms of the golden handshake
In an audit report that was done by the Selangor government last month regarding the payments, it was found that there were discrepancies in the terms and conditions of the golden handshake.
The report also revealed excessive payments being made to two former staff of Khalid’s – former MBI chief Faekah Husin and former political secretary Mustapha Mohd Talib.
According to the audit report, Faekah had received a payout for 51 months, instead of the 12 month 23 days she was supposed to receive.
Khalid had said in November last year that the payments were above board, in accordance with regulations and procedures set by MBI.
He stepped down last year after months of political intrigue, after he was sacked from PKR for not complying with his party's decisions and not consulting Pakatan leaders on state matters.
According to the state-run news website Selangorkini, Selangor MB Azmin Ali said Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) has found the payout had contravened several financial regulations and contract terms.
"After receiving advice from our lawyers, the new state administration has decided to send them a letter to remind them to return the money that was paid to them," he told the media today after the Maulidur Rasul 1436 event in Stadium Malawati, Selangor.The eight recipients of the golden handshake, given when Khalid left office last year, have 14 days from the receipt of the official notice, to return the money, he added.
If they do not return the payment in the time period given, he said that action will be taken on them.
“They have to return the payments to MBI and MBI will analyse how much entitlement should actually be paid to them,” Azmin was quoted as saying.
However, when contacted by Malaysiakini today, Faekah said she has not received any notice on the repayment.
“I have not yet received any notice on it and will comment in due course,” she said.
Disputed terms of the golden handshake
In an audit report that was done by the Selangor government last month regarding the payments, it was found that there were discrepancies in the terms and conditions of the golden handshake.
The report also revealed excessive payments being made to two former staff of Khalid’s – former MBI chief Faekah Husin and former political secretary Mustapha Mohd Talib.
According to the audit report, Faekah had received a payout for 51 months, instead of the 12 month 23 days she was supposed to receive.
Khalid had said in November last year that the payments were above board, in accordance with regulations and procedures set by MBI.
He stepped down last year after months of political intrigue, after he was sacked from PKR for not complying with his party's decisions and not consulting Pakatan leaders on state matters.
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