THE “new normal” for politics must exclude cronyism, said PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.
“We cannot continue with the previous system after Covid-19, where politics is all but a fight for positions,” he said in a Facebook live on the second anniversary of the 14th general election that saw Pakatan Harapan (PH) defeat Barisan Nasional.
“I fear we will slip back to the old ways, where it is just a fight for positions in GLCs (government-linked companies), instead of working in the interest of the people.
“My goal is to ensure the old ways are not repeated and that our economic policy does not only enrich the wealthy,” said Anwar.
With the economic fallout from Covid-19, Anwar said the the old ways are unsustainable.
“The economy is already bad now.
“How can we justify giving out RM60 to RM80 food baskets to those who need it and pay chief executive officers and directors of GLCs RM50,000 to RM80,000 a month?
“This will not help the general public,” said the 72-year-old Port Dickson MP.
Following the collapse of the PH government in late February, the Muhyiddin Yassin-led government has been busy replacing all the GLC directors and heads by appointing MPs who support him.
The latest today in a string of GLC appointments are Jalaluddin Alias (Jelebu), Hasbullah Osman (Gerik) and Ramli Mohd Nor (Cameron Highlands).
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Muhyiddin is bidding to shore up his support during the Covid-19 lockdown, ahead of a one-day Parliament sitting on May 18.
A motion of no-confidence has been filed against him by his former ally and former prime minister, Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad. –
Maszlee rejects Mara Corp post
FORMER education minister Dr Maszlee Malik has turned down his appointment as Mara Corp advisory committee chairman.
“Any appointment must be based on the trust of the people. The people’s interest is the priority, not personal gain.
“My decision has to be in line with the mandate given to me by supporters and Simpang Renggam voters, as well as Malaysians,” he said in a Facebook post.
Maszlee is said to be aligned to former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who also remains a Bersatu member despite his Pakatan Harapan administration being ousted from Putrajaya in late February.
The coup involved Dr Mahathir’s ally and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, who is now prime minister.
Maszlee had initially sided with Muhyiddin’s faction in Bersatu, Umno, PAS and ex-PKR leaders to form a new government, with Muhyiddin as prime minister.
But he later shifted his support to Dr Mahathir.
He said he would not accept the appointment as he is more focused on addressing the people’s economic concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“In my constituency, there are many families who need help. I can’t accept this appointment, as we must focus on ensuring that people’s lives are given some stability.
Maszlee’s appointment was announced yesterday and was to be effective May 15.
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Really? Old ways unsustainable you say? The majority don't seemed bothered about the old ways in fact they are rejoicing it.
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