The Johor government has been urged to explain its move to appoint deputy exco members for the first time, with certain quarters raising concerns about unnecessary expenditures and increased pressures on public funds.

Earlier today, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the appointment of 10 deputy exco members, which he said had received the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

The appointments are said to be part of...