11-27-2023, 08:25 AM
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PETALING JAYA: Critics have slammed economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s defence of the prime minister holding the finance portfolio, citing the possibility for abuse of power.
Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism CEO Pushpan Murugiah said the finance ministry and the prime minister’s office must be kept separate as both hold significant influence.
“(The finance ministry) has access to the financial structure of the country, including the extensive network of GLCs, while the (prime minister’s office) controls regulators such as the politically appointed attorney-general and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC),” Pushpan told FMT.
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