Malaysia

Dira Abu Zahar is fit to chair film advisory council: Zahidi

Minister says no issue to appoint politician as long as they are qualified

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 20 Sep 2022 3:36PM

Dira Abu Zahar is fit to chair film advisory council: Zahidi
Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin has stated that it is acceptable to appoint a politician to hold the chairman position for the Malaysian Film and Music Industry Advisory Council as long as they have the qualifications. – The Vibes file pic, September 20, 2022

PUTRAJAYA – Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar is a suitable candidate for the Malaysian Film and Music Industry Advisory Council chairman’s post, said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

He said Khaidhirah, who is Deputy Speaker of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly, was well-qualified and experienced for the job.

“What’s the problem with appointing a politician? Most of the advisors for GLCs (government-linked companies), we appoint government retirees, political retirees and even politicians...because they are qualified,” he said at the ministry’s programme here today.

On September 17, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa announced the establishment of the Malaysian Film and Music Advisory Council to formulate more proactive forward policies to assist industry players. – Bernama, September 20, 2022

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