Barisan DPM candidate selection must be based on party hierarchy, says Umno


PETALING JAYA: The selection of deputy prime minister (candidates from Barisan Nasional to fill administrative slots in the unity government must be made based on the party hierarchy.

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Razlan Rafii (pic) said the decision on the appointment of the deputy prime minister should be made by "returning" to the party's hierarchy.

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