CYBERJAYA – Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates in the coming general election will be required to declare their assets when they are appointed as cabinet members, said Khairy Jamaluddin, who is the BN candidate for Sg Buloh.
He said this was in line with the coalition’s practice that asset declarations be made after the government is formed.
“PKR wants to declare, go ahead, but their ally (DAP), is not doing it. So everyone has a stance. For BN, it is after being appointed to government positions,” he said.
His response comes after PKR politicians declared their assets with the information viewable online at calonkeadilan.org.
Khairy, who is caretaker health minister, said this at a press conference after officially launching Cyberjaya Hospital here today.
“I don’t have any problems (in declaring) my property after I’m elected and appointed. This has been our (BN) practice since long ago and I have declared my assets with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission,” he added.
A check on PKR’s website on its candidates showed that party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared assets of more than RM11 million, while his wife, PKR advisory chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, has assets worth RM1.4 million.
Meanwhile, when asked about his aim of being prime minister, Khairy said there was nothing wrong with having such an ambition.
“I was only giving a hint that I want to serve the country and also the people if given the opportunity.
“I also want to be given the opportunity later to helm the government because we want to show that Umno and BN are not short of leaders who can lead the government one day,” he said. – Bernama, November 11, 2022
