PUTRAJAYA: The reappointment of former Machang MP Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub as Felcra Bhd chairman has been put on hold, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“The matter has been told to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and it will be postponed,” he said.
Anwar also said there appeared to be confusion on the appointment of politicians to such positions.
“I never said politicians cannot be appointed into management,” he said on Wednesday (Dec 21).
According to Anwar, several politicians and MPs may be appointed, but they must have suitable experience and qualification.
“It depends on their professional capacity and performance, as well as (pledges) to adhere to rules and practices,” he added.
It was previously reported that Ahmad Jazlan would be reappointed as Felcra Bhd chairman and Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun would carry out the formalities associated with the appointment.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali had issued a circular to the secretaries-general of each ministry on Dec 15, saying that the Cabinet agreed to terminate the contracts of political appointees.
Among those affected were federal statutory bodies, companies under Finance Ministry Incorporated, government-linked companies and investment companies.
Ahmad Jazlan was appointed Felcra Bhd chairman in October last year and formerly served as deputy rural and regional development minister between 2015 and 2018.
