PETALING JAYA: The appointment of Latheefa Koya as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) highlights a structural weakness in our governance that makes abuses of power inevitable, says Bersih 2.0. The electoral watchdog said that while they welcomed Latheefa’s appointment, they were troubled by the process of her appointment, as Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted that he made the decision himself. Bersih 2.0 said that a sound appointment process would include a nomination committee that is set up to shortlist qualified candidates which will receive nominations from all stakeholders, including the public. Latheefa's appointment – announced on June 4 –came as a surprise to many. Related stories:Saifuddin: Questions about Latheefa's appointment to be expectedDr M on Latheefa's MACC appointment: It was my decision (updated)Malaysian Bar concerned with manner of Latheefa's appointmentNik Nazmi raises concerns over Latheefa's MACC appointmentPAS welcomes Latheefa's appointment as MACC chief commissioner

Source: The Star June 06, 2019 04:40 UTC