Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today announced that the assets of the state’s 10 executive councillors will be made public on Friday.
In a statement issued today, Abdul Khalid said the information will be available for public viewing on the state’s official website.
Assets to be declared will include property, stocks and the amount of cash spent on official duties from March 24 last year - the date state assemblypersons were sworn in - up until now.
"The objective of the asset declaration is to ensure that those holding high-level posts in the state government don’t abuse their positions to acquire assets, either in monetary or any other form."This declaration will render it possible for the state assembly to make fair decisions and not be seen to be lopsided while safeguarding the credibility of the state government," read the statement.
Abdul Khalid, however, said assets obtained before the takeover of power last year will not be made public.
"After seeking legal advice, the state decided that it is best not to include assets owned by exco members prior to holding office.
"This is because the state is unable to provide security for the excos and their family members; and neither is there any insurance policy that can be obtained to address this concern.
Khalid added that state assemblypersons had already provided the necessary information to the menteri besar’s office and this information can be disclosed for verification.
"(The disclosure) will however be governed by the conditions set and pending approval of the Special Committee on Efficiency, Responsibility and Transparency or Selcat," he said.
Indeed, a step forward in transparency! Why the ex-broom-award MB has not said anything?
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