‘Ammar was demoted, not fired’


KUALA LUMPUR: The sudden termination of the services of Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar as Tourism Malaysia director-general, which sent ripples through the industry, continues to draw attention with the minister in charge saying that he had been demoted.

“Since he couldn’t perform well, I decided that whoever is capable should take on the role. If someone is incapable, step down to give others an opportunity,” said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

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