Sometimes we get surprises, says Dr M of new MACC chief
Latheefa Koya’s appointment as MACC chief yesterday came as a shock to many, including cabinet ministers and Pakatan Harapan lawmakers.
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted today that he had not consulted his ministers and made the call himself as he was a fan of the experienced lawyer’s straightforward character...
Latheefa Koya’s appointment as MACC chief yesterday came as a shock to many, including cabinet ministers and Pakatan Harapan lawmakers.
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted today that he had not consulted his ministers and made the call himself as he was a fan of the experienced lawyer’s straightforward character.
Asked if it was his intention to surprise everyone with the news, Mahathir agreed.
“Sometimes that happens. For example, when DAP proposed me as prime minister, that was a surprise to me even.
“Sometimes we get surprises, lah,” he said during a press conference at his Hari Raya Open House in his official residence in Putrajaya.
Pressed if this was to keep his cabinet members on their toes, Mahathir again agreed.
“Well, they cannot be complacent and think whatever they think will be approved,” he quipped.
Latheefa was appointed following the unexpected exit of former MACC chief Mohd Shukri Abdull, after he chose to shorten his term.
Today, Mahathir explained that Shukri had long requested to resign.
“He has been asking me since last year to step down. So I took time to find a replacement.
“He said he has been too long in the place (in MACC),” he said when asked.
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