Selangor MB says Khusrin banned from all important state meetings
(The Malaysian Insider) – The Selangor government is set on making life for Datuk Mohd Khusrin Munawi as difficult as possible by banning him from attending all important official meetings.
Selangor MB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim revealed today that his administration will be writing an official letter to the Public Service Commission to discuss a replacement candidate for the top civil service post in the state.
He also confirmed that until any final decision was reached, the state would not be involved in any “functions or celebrations” which included the newly-minted state secretary.
“This means that the oath of secrecy ceremony in the front of the mentri besar will not be held. Datuk Mohd Khusrin will not be attending any weekly state government meetings or any state economic action meetings as an ex-officio,” Khalid told reporters today.
The Selangor MB also said that he will not be attending Khusrin’s his oath of loyalty at a palace ceremony this January 6.
Khusrin confirmed earlier today that he has begun his official duties despite a raging dispute between Putrajaya and Shah Alam over his appointment.
Khusrin had said that his first day at work was “problem-free” so far, and that the Selangor government did not object to him reporting for duty.
He had also refuted claims that his hotly-contested appointment was “politically-motivated,” saying he would carry out his duties despite direct opposition from the ruling state government over his appointment.
“All the accusations against me have been personal attacks. My appointment is legitimate, it’s just that what I have yet to do is to take an oath of secrecy in front of the Selangor MB,” said Khusrin today.
Khusrin also maintained that he would not budge from his post unless and until he received instructions from the federal government to do so.
“As long as there have been no orders on a federal level, I will remain as state secretary,” he said.
