Saifuddin to netizen: Are you sure Harapan didn't steal?

Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah today raised doubts about the integrity of the previous Pakatan Harapan administration's commitment in combating graft.

In a Facebook post addressing one Asma Azha, Saifuddin did not accuse anyone specifically but asked if she was confident that the previous administration was indeed clean.

"Are you confident that Harapan did not steal or (were not involved in) corruption?

"Sis, you knew Harapan before they became the government and had power.

"When God tested (them) with power and money, they were the same. People change," wrote Saifuddin.

He said Harapan was once against political appointments, but allegedly reneged on this promise.

"After they came to power, who became the special envoy to China? Who sat on the board for the ports in Klang and Kuantan?

"I am the former foreign minister and I know who lobbied the prime minister to appoint (Cheras MP) Tan Kok Wai (as special envoy).

"So what's the difference?" asked Saifuddin.

These comments, along with a string of other replies to other netizens, appeared for at least an hour on the minister's Facebook page before it was no longer accessible.

Malaysiakini has contacted Saifuddin seeking details regarding his post which suggest elements of corruption during the previous administration.

He has yet to respond to a request for comments.

Saifuddin was once the secretary of the Harapan presidential council and a key figure in the coalition.

He left the coalition to be part of the new government led by Muhyiddin Yassin following the "Sheraton Move" late February.

Muhyiddin's government has come under fire for appointing Bersatu, PAS, Umno and other political figures as heads of GLCs and government agencies.

Supporters of the new Perikatan Nasional government have argued that Harapan made political appointments as well.

Harapan supporters, however, have pointed out that the coalition had only promised that political appointments would not be made for GLCs. This promise appeared to be mostly kept. - Mkini