Admitting that the process of her appointment was unconventional, the group noted that it still followed constitutional conventions that gave the sitting Prime Minister such authority. “We in G25 have often stressed the importance of institutional governance, which includes parliamentary oversight on the executive branch of government. Latheefa’s appointment as MACC chief commissioner, announced on June 4, came as a surprise to many. The appointment has sparked controversy, with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitting he made the decision without consulting members of his Cabinet. It added that the Pakatan government was still undergoing a transition period in which “there are often unrealistic expectations of Dr Mahathir and his Cabinet”.

Source: The Star June 10, 2019 03:00 UTC