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BN should publicly clarify whether there was a prior political agreement on appointed state assembly members – Kartiyaini Jeyapalan

JOHOR BAHRU. JULY 6 -- Skudai state assembly candidate Kartiyaini Jeyapalan has called on Barisan Nasional (BN) to provide a clear public explanation regarding the appointment process of nominated state assembly members in Johor, following recent remarks by the Menteri Besar. The Johor Menteri Besar had reportedly stated that BN candidates who were defeated in the recent state election will not be considered for appointment as nominated state assembly members. The statement has sparked public debate and raised questions over the transparency and criteria behind such appointments. Kartiyaini said the clarification is necessary as it has led to further public speculation on whether the selection of nominated assembly members had already been predetermined prior to the election. “If only winning candidates are eligible for nomination, does this imply that the allocation of nominated seats was already fixed in advance?” she questioned, adding that such concerns warrant a clear explanation from the state government. She also raised questions over whether any political understandings or arrangements had been made involving other parties, including PAS, which did not contest in most constituencies in the election. Kartiyaini stressed that she was not making any accusations, but was instead raising concerns on behalf of the public regarding transparency in political processes and appointments. “In a democratic system, matters involving political cooperation and public appointments must be open to scrutiny, rather than left to speculation,” she said. She added that the people of Johor have the right to know whether any undisclosed agreements existed, and urged BN leadership and the Menteri Besar to respond clearly and openly to prevent further speculation. “Politics can be competitive, but it must also be transparent. The public deserves honesty and clarity from those in power,” she said. -- MINUTESMY

JOHOR BAHRU, JULY 6 — Skudai state assembly candidate Kartiyaini Jeyapalan has called on Barisan Nasional (BN) to provide a clear public explanation regarding the appointment process of nominated state assembly members in Johor, following recent remarks by the Menteri Besar. The Johor Menteri Besar had reportedly stated that BN candidates who were defeated in […]