The G25 group has slammed Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin for justifying the appointment of politicians to the board of GLCs (government-linked companies).

According to the group, the former premier's remark contradicts the reform measures that were put in place following the 1997/98 East Asia Financial crisis, which required all boards to take responsibility for appointments without being influenced by political or other interests...