In his last move as Menteri Besar of Selangor, the embattled Khalid Ibrahim got rid of the state economic adviser role; otherwise known as Anwar Ibrahim’s role in the state government since 2009.
The Malay Mail Online reports that Mentri Besar Incorporated (MBI) chief executive officer, Faekah Husin said that particular office for the Opposition leader had drawn much criticism.
Anwar’s role and salary had also been a constant source of questions, she said.
In thanking the PKR adviser for his role, Faekah said the role was created in 2009 and placed under the MBI in order to capitalise on Anwar’s expertise in economics and finance which had been part of his stints as deputy prime minister and finance minister.
The report said Faekah clarified that the state council agreed to close Anwar’s office in Plaza Perangsang immediately to save administration costs.
“The state government feels that any economy related matters can be administered by the Selangor state investment centre, a one-stop centre which has officers who are trained and experienced in matters relating to administration, procedures and promotions,” Faekah had said in the statement.
PKR deputy president Azmin Ali – who was yesterday endorsed by party president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as the Selangor Sultan’s choice – was yesterday appointed by the palace to replace Khalid as MB.
“I accept with an open heart the decision made by the Sultan of Selangor who has approved to Mohamed Azmin Ali, the deputy president of PKR as the new Selangor Mentri Besar,” Dr Wan Azizah, who was nominated for the post by her party members, said in a statement late last night.
