PETALING JAYA: Latheefa Beebi Koya's appointment as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner has been met positively – but it also raises some questions that have to be answered. Cynthia added that Latheefa does not need to have any experience in the MACC to lead the fight against graft. Malaysia's Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights Eric Paulsen said Latheefa's appointment sends a powerful message that the government is serious in eradicating corruption and power abuse. Maria added that she was glad that Latheefa's appointment was for a two-year term effective June 1. Shamsher also pointed out that Latheefa once criticised Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for practicing nepotism and cronyism on the issue of PKR state chief appointments last December.

Source: The Star June 04, 2019 10:09 UTC