PAS Youth: Shukri Abdull’s appointment as MACC chief goes against Pakatan manifesto

(The Star) – The appointment of Datuk Seri Shukri Abdull as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) goes against the Pakatan Harapan manifesto as it was not brought to Parliament, says a PAS Youth exco member.

Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff pointed out that Pakatan’s GE14 manifesto says that the appointment of all MACC commissioners must be validated democratically by Parliament.

This is contained in Promise 14 of Pakatan’s manifesto that touches on the reform of MACC and the strengthening of anti-corruption efforts.

“Unfortunately, this appointment was made without it being brought to Parliament. 

“An announcement was made in the media after a Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting,” Nurul Islam said in a statement Friday (May 18).

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday announced that the retired MACC deputy chief commissioner would return to lead the anti-graft agency.

Shukri Abdull had served with the MACC for 32 years before taking the option of early retirement in July 2016.

The MACC lauded his appointment.

“MACC hopes that he will be able to carry out his duties, responsibilities and the hopes of the people to ensure the country is free of corruption and abuse,” the Commission said in a statement.