Najib’s Daughter Joins MATRADE Board: Merit Or Controversy?
Nooryana has been vocal about her father’s acquittal in the 1MDB case, expressing disappointment over the lack of a pardon.
(The Rakyat Post) – The appointment of Datin Nooryana Najwa, daughter of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to the board of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has drawn mixed reactions.
The appointment, announced on social media, was met with congratulatory messages from some quarters.
However, questions about Nooryana’s qualifications for the role have been raised beyond her familial connections.
Critics have pointed out that the family has been embroiled in various controversies, including allegations of unpaid taxes.
Some argue that these ongoing issues raise questions about the appropriateness of the appointment and whether it aligns with MATRADE’s mission to promote Malaysian businesses internationally.
Others suggest it demonstrates that Najib still wields significant influence within UMNO despite being in prison and other legal troubles.
