Selangor PKR wants reinstatement of Othman and Norita
(fz.com) – A group of Selangor Parti Keadilan Rakyat members are calling for the reinstatement of Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) general manager Datuk Othman Omar and executive secretary Norita Mohd Sidek.
The group led by Kuala Langat MP Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid and Batu Caves assemblyman Amirudin Shari are claiming the State had jumped the gun by transferring the duo out of PKNS although investigations have just started.
In a memorandum submitted to the PKNS management this morning, they said Othman and Norita must be given the chance to defend themselves and believed the decision to transfer them to the State secretariat was a mistake.
Pledging solidarity with PKNS folk, Amirudin said Selangor PKR would act proactively in protecting the rights of civil servants in the state.
Abdullah said there were weaknesses in the procedures used and described Norita’s transfer as an error in judgment.
“If a person is suddenly transferred, it means punishment has been given and Norita has been victimised,” he said.
“This does not involve any misappropriation of funds and she needs to know the reasons for the transfer.
“Why had action been taken before the probe was completed?” Abdullah asked.
“I will not keep silent when the act is blatantly against rules and regulations. I am convinced Norita has been victimised,” the Malaysian Trades Union Congress deputy president added.
He said this after handing over the memorandum at the PKNS headquarters here with some 50 other PKNS members.
He said Norita could also take the matter to court as it was wrong according to the law.
The transfers were announced on Monday and they were also barred from attending the PKNS board of directors meeting.
The transfers were over the issuance of a termination letter to State PKR chief Azmin Ali as a PKNS director on Jan 8.
Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim had said he did not issue a directive to the effect while Othman claimed it was a state executive council decision.
The investigations are to probe how the letter was issued without it going through Khalid, who is also the PKNS chairman.
