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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the Sultan of Selangor, has made an implicit endorsement of the recent appointment of Low Siew Moi as acting general manager of the state economic development corporation (PKNS), by awarding her a Datukship.
Low, whose appointment on Nov 1 sparked controversy following protests from politicians and other groups who argued a Malay should have been given the post, was one of just 20 people awarded Datukships on the occasion of the Sultan's birthday today.
By awarding her the Datukship, the controversy is likely to be put to rest as few groups would like to be seen to be challenging the appointment of someone who has just been awarded a state title.
Low, a 35-year veteran in PKNS, was awarded the Datuk Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (DSIS) (Second Class) award.
She had been appointed to the post of acting general manager on a one-year contract by Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, who said a suitable Bumiputera replacement would be selected eventually to be her understudy.
It is understood that Low's appointment is part of efforts by the Pakatan Rakyat state government to revamp operations at the state agency, which is facing huge losses.
But Low's appointment as acting PKNS general manager drew objections from various quarters, including six PKNS unions, which claimed that it did not fulfil the aspirations of the establishment of PKNS which was to upgrade the socio-economic status of Bumiputeras.
Khalid remained adamant that Low would be the PKNS acting general manager until November 2009.
He argued the appointment of one non-Malay would not erode the rights of the Malays.
The controversy came as the volume of debate grew over race relations issues.
It also came amid the backdrop of unhappiness among some Malay nationalist groups who felt non-Malay communities were beginning to challenge and question Malay rights.
But the Selangor Sultan and some of the other Malay Rulers have made concerted efforts recently to step in and diffuse any racial rows.
In recent interviews, the Sultan has assured both the Malays and non-Malays that their rights were protected.
He has also refused to take the bait of appearing to supporting any group or political party. The Sultan has expressed unhappiness with politicians for exploiting race.
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PKNS staff object to Chinese acting GM
Oct 28, 08 6:31pm
Six staff bodies of the Selangor Development Corporation (PKNS) have objected to the appointment of a senior official as acting general manager on grounds that she is Chinese.
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Low Siew Moi was set to retire as PKNS’ deputy corporate affairs and accounting manager this month.However, Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim (right) recently appointed her as acting GM to replace outgoing general manager Harun Salim.
Low, a trained accountant, has served PKNS for 35 years with her last post being deputy GM for corporate development.
In their joint memorandum dated Oct 25 to Khalid, the staff associations said: “PKNS was established for Malays and to fulfill the Malay agenda. Because of this, the organisation needs to be led by a Malay.”
The document was signed by the respective heads of associations of senior officers, executive officers and workers; the sports and recreation club; Islamic association, and staff welfare body.
“The associations, unions and welfare bodies do not deny the capabilities of Low Siew Moi (left) in the management of finance,” they said.
“However, leading PKNS would need certain leadership criteria, among them, rapport with all staff and associations and ability to communicate with different levels of personnel.”
The memorandum stated that, as PKNS conducts activities that are spiritual in nature, its leader must understand and practice Islamic values.
“In other words, the one who will become the general manager will be the ‘imam’ for all the staff,” the signatories said.
Khalid defends decision
Urging Khalid to retract Low’s appointment, they said they would only extend full support if current deputy general manager in charge of administration and development - Md Nasir Md Arshad - is promoted to general manager.Utusan Malaysia, meanwhile, reported that Khalid had defended his decision and described Low as “the most appropriate candidate” on the basis of her dedication and experience in corporate and financial affairs and asset management.
“We agreed to extend Siew Moi’s retirement for one year and to appoint her as acting general manager for the time being,” he was quoted as saying.
“We are of the opinion that she is very helpful in restructuring the operations and activities of PKNS in order to be the best organisation in this region.”
PKNS is a state agency established in 1964 to help develop Selangor.
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