Asset declaration after cabinet appointment is BN's way - KJ
GE15 | BN candidates in the 15th general election (GE15) will be required to declare their assets when they are appointed as cabinet members, said Khairy Jamaluddin.
The Sungai Buloh candidate for BN said this was in line with the coalition’s practice, whereby the declaration of assets will be made after the government is formed.
"PKR wants to declare, go ahead, but...
GE15 | BN candidates in the 15th general election (GE15) will be required to declare their assets when they are appointed as cabinet members, said Khairy Jamaluddin.
The Sungai Buloh candidate for BN said this was in line with the coalition’s practice, whereby the declaration of assets will be made after the government is formed.
"PKR wants to declare, go ahead, but their ally (DAP), is not doing it. So everyone has a stance. For BN, it is after being appointed to government positions,” he said in response to the action by PKR politicians in declaring their assets and the information can be viewed at a special website.
Khairy (above, centre), who is outgoing health minister, told a press conference after officially launching the operation of Cyberjaya Hospital today that the declaration of assets is important and he had no problems doing so.
“I don’t have any problems declaring my property after I’m elected and appointed. This has been our (BN) practice since long ago and I have declared my assets with the MACC,” he added.
A check on the special website showed that PKR president Anwar Ibrahim declared assets of more than RM11 million, while his wife, PKR advisory chairperson Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has assets worth RM1.4 million.
Meanwhile, when asked about his aim to be a prime minister, Khairy said there was nothing wrong with having such an ambition.
“I was only giving a hint int that I want to serve the country and also the people if given the opportunity.
“I also want to be given the opportunity later to helm the government because we want to show that Umno and BN are not short of leaders who can lead the government one day,” he said.
- Bernama
