Malaysia

Kamarul Zaman appointed for his expertise: PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stresses that the position was given for his experience in policies

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 20 May 2022 7:37PM

Kamarul Zaman appointed for his expertise: PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) says Kamarul Zaman has been serving as his special officer since December, but several portals raised the issue today. – The Vibes file pic, May 20, 2022

KUALA TERENGGANU – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today stressed that his special officer, Kamarul Zaman Yusoff has the experience and expertise required to to be appointed to the post.

He said his office believed the political analyst is capable of carrying his duties well.

“He (Kamarul) is an experienced person in terms of expertise in the field we need...  believe he can carry out his duties as special officer in terms of policies.

“I also select the people I think are qualified, but if other parties feel he is not eligible, it does not mean we have to follow what the other parties said, we have made our own evaluation,” he said.

He was commenting on the appointment of Kamarul Zaman as a special officer when met by reporters after the State Umno liaison committee Aidilfitri function at Terengganu Equestrian Resort here today.

Several portals today raised the issue of the appointment of Universiti Utara Malaysia International Study Centre senior lecturer as the special officer to the prime minister even though he has been holding the post since last December. – Bernama, May 20, 2022

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