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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Klang MP disputes legitimacy of Putrajaya-Selangor water deal as MB crisis drags on

Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (second from right) with Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili and other cabinet members at the signing of the water deal between Selangor and the federal government this year. – File pic, September 9, 2014.Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim (second from right) with Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili and other cabinet members at the signing of the water deal between Selangor and the federal government this year. – File pic, September 9, 2014.
DAP lawmaker has warned the Selangor government against signing any water restructuring deal with Putrajaya, saying its legitimacy is doubtful amid the political crisis in the state.
Klang MP Charles Santiago said the legitimacy of the water agreement would be questionable if it was signed in the midst of a leadership change in Selangor.
He said embattled Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, who is expected to be replaced soon, was a "caretaker" menteri besar, after his resignation was deferred by the Selangor Sultan in order to find a replacement.
"My question is whether a caretaker MB, working with a skeletal state cabinet, can sign a deal worth RM9.65 billion, especially given the huge financial and other implications for the state?" Charles (pic, right) asked in a statement today.
"Signing the agreement in the midst of a change in administration could lead to questions of moral and legal legitimacy, especially since there has hardly been any openness and transparency in the negotiations so far."
Khalid has reportedly said that his state government was in discussion with Putrajaya to finalise the water restructuring agreement, which is expected to conclude by the end of this week.
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- TMI

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