Contracts of all political appointees to be terminated


KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided to end the tenures of chairmen and board members who are regarded as political appointees in Federal statutory bodies and government-linked corporations.

It is understood the decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Dec 14).

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