Bersih has disagreed with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who claimed the appointment of MPs to head government-linked companies (GLCs) and agencies would ensure they can carry out Putrajaya's agenda.

The group's chairperson Thomas Fann said there is a conflict of interest when an MP or state assemblyperson (ADUN) is appointed to sit on a GLC's board. Those politicians will be able to influence the decision-making of that board but will also be responsible for...