Muhyiddin slammed over 'political appointments to GLCs' remark

The G25 group has slammed Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin for justifying the appointment of politicians to the board of GLCs (government-linked companies).

According to the group, the former premier's remark contradicts the reform measures that were put in place following the 1997/98 East Asia Financial crisis, which required all boards to take responsibility for appointments without being influenced by political or other interests...