The Penang division of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has expressed shock over Transport Minister Anthony Loke's revelation yesterday that the executive chairperson of the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is paid a monthly salary of RM85,000.

MTUC Penang secretary K Veeriah said in light of the said issue, workers are wondering aloud how much is paid to the chairpersons of other bodies such as the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) and the Election Commission, among others...