Ronald to stay on as PAC chief despite joining Bersatu

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has no plans to hand the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson's position back to the opposition although its current chief Ronald Kiandee (above) joined his ruling party Bersatu.

Mahathir said Pakatan Harapan's promise for the PAC to be headed by the opposition is "only policy, and not institutionalised or part of the constitution".

"He (Ronald) will be there (as PAC chief)," he said at a press conference in Putrajaya after welcoming Ronald into Bersatu.

The opposition coalition BN had nominated Parit Sulong MP Noraini Ahmad to take over as PAC chief.

However, Mahathir said they would need majority support to make this change.

Ronald told reporters later that he will abide by the prime minister’s decision that he need not resign.

[More to follow] - Mkini