Think-tank urges govt to end political patronage in GLC appointments

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) hoped the new appointments on the boards of directors of all federal statutory bodies (FSBs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) made by the current government will be based on expertise, skills, and experience instead of political affiliation alone. 

Chief executive officer Tricia Yeoh said subsuming political affiliation into appointment criteria compromises integrity.

“Moreover, there is a risk of...