PETALING JAYA: The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs has expressed its disappointment at the reappointment of a former MP, Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub, as Felcra chairman.
In a statement, the think tank’s CEO Tricia Yeoh said Jazlan’s reappointment had come days after the Cabinet agreed to the immediate termination of political appointees to government-linked companies (GLCs).
She said it was important for the government to restore public confidence and trust in institutions.
The reappointment of Jazlan, who is Kelantan Umno chief, was announced on Saturday by deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno president.
Zahid said he believed that Jazlan should continue in the position despite the Cabinet decision. The Cabinet order affects those in federal statutory bodies and government companies under the Minister of Finance Incorporated, GLCs and GLICs.