Political appointees axed with immediate effect

Alena NadiaPublished: Dec 15, 2022 4:59 AM | Updated: Dec 15, 2022 5:24 AM

The contracts of all chairpersons and board members made through political appointments in government-linked firms and bodies will be terminated with immediate effect.

In a text message to Malaysiakini this afternoon, a minister confirmed the cabinet’s decision.

“True,” the minister replied when asked to comment on...

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