Kit Siang: Wong's Seda appointment 'does not violate' manifesto
The appointment of Public Accounts Committee deputy chairperson Wong Kah Woh as the head of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority does not violate the manifesto of Pakatan Harapan.
This is according to DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang, when met at an economic symposium held at the Parliament building today...
The appointment of Public Accounts Committee deputy chairperson Wong Kah Woh as the head of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority does not violate the manifesto of Pakatan Harapan.
This is according to DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang, when met at an economic symposium held at the Parliament building today.
"We follow the manifesto," he said when pressed on whether he agreed with the appointment of Wong to Seda.
Lim urged the media to check the content of Harapan's election manifesto.
"We keep to the manifesto, just check the manifesto," he said when leaving the event.
In its election manifesto, Harapan pledged that it will ensure the appointment of members of boards of federal and state GLCs will be made based on merit and professionalism, not based on politics.
It is silent on the appointment of politicians to government institutions.
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim also dismissed criticism raised on Wong's appointment.
"Seda is not a GLC. It's a statutory body. It is not a business entity as such," Anwar told a press conference after attending the symposium.
Wong was appointed as the new Seda chief effective July 1, replacing Ahmad Fauzi Hasan.
In announcing the appointment, Seda said being an MP, Wong could provide his views, proposals and suggestions for policy formulation through his debates and speeches.
Bersih chairperson Thomas Fann, however, warned that Wong risked becoming beholden to the government with his appointment as Seda chief.
Wong promised to recuse himself from the PAC should Seda ever be probed by the committee.
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