Melaka CM says appointment of exco member's wife in state agency empowers women


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019

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MELAKA: Chief Minister Adly Zahari has defended the appointment of a state executive councillor's wife to a top position at a state government agency, saying that this is a move to empower women.

He said the appointment was to fill a vacancy and made in accordance with prerequisites to fill a position within a state government-linked agency.

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