Stop rehiring retired officials for senior positions, govt told

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PETALING JAYA: Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has urged the government to end the practice of rehiring retired officials for senior positions, following Ramlan Harun’s appointment as the new Election Commission (EC) chairman.

Ramlan, who succeeded Abdul Ghani Salleh, has been in the civil service for more than 25 years, holding various posts including that of assistant director at the housing and local government ministry.

“While his impressive track record as a diligent senior government official is commendable, this decision raises questions about whether it is the best policy choice in the current political context,” Lim said.

In a statement, he said appointing a retired official to such a pivotal position might not fully address the need for a fresh and forward-thinking approach to electoral governance.

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