PKNS: Intrigues of street-rule government (Part 1)
Another Brick in the Wall
The recent sacking of 30 PKNS Holding staff is being interpreted differently by different groups for various reasons. To correct that, it actually only involved 19 Managers and executive staff.
Upon hearing from an old pier from our Bangsar partying days inside PKNS, who is outside our common circle with former GM, Dato Othman Omar, the issue is understandably more complex than the popular perception formed from the news reports.
There is so much intrigues.
On reflection, one can only expect such from a street-rule government. Even corporate personality like Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, though lack expertise and expertise in public administration, end up behaving like vengeful street hood.
Great rhetorics, and lofty ideals but unrealistic dreams. PKNS is indication of their ignorance and incompetence in governance.
Unfair Dismissal
To tell the PKNS story till the current sacking of professionals brought in will take long and require several parts. However, it is better to start from the humanitarian angle. Hopefully something can get done immediately.
Azmin’s latest statement said that it is victimisation of staff for political vengeance. Obviously his intention is to whack at Tan Sri Khalid. The statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT | 7 FEBRUARY 2014
PKNS sacking of contract employees illegal and inhumane
The sudden sacking of 30 employees of PKNS Holdings Sdn Bhd (PHSB) under the orders of Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is not only a violation of employment laws but is grossly inhumane.
It is completely against the principles espoused by the Pakatan Rakyat government of Selangor that all employees must be treated with dignity and compassion. While the sudden dismissal is harsh and will cause great financial loss to the employees, a severance pay of two months’ salary only adds insult to injury.
I call upon the powers concerned to immediately revoke the dismissal letters and apologise to the people of Selangor for such an inconsiderate and high-handed action. In the interest of justice and good governance, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid must stop using the PKNS as a personal weapon against his perceived political rivals.
Mohamed Azmin Ali
Deputy President
Azmin statement reinforced the impression that the sacked staff are Azmin Ali’s boys, in which it is not entirely true.
