Wan Junaidi: No basis for Latheefa to be grilled by Parliament committee


KUALA LUMPUR: There is no basis for Latheefa Koya to be grilled by the Parliament Special Select Committee on Public Appointments over her appointment as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

According to the Santubong MP, there were no provisions under any law or Standing Order that empowered the particular Parliament Select Committee to summon Latheefa for a hearing.

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