Manner of appointment quizzed


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 05 Jun 2019

On the job: Latheefa clocking in as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner.

PETALING JAYA: Latheefa Koya, known as an outspoken lawyer of PKR and human rights activist, is now the head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

The sudden news of her replacing Datuk Seri Shukri Abdull as chief commissioner sent shock waves, leading to much thumbs up from supporters but brickbats from critics over the manner of the appointment.

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