Zaliha denies rumours Tuaran MP appointed Labuan Corp chairman
LABUAN : Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has dismissed rumours that Tuaran MP Wilfred Madius Tangau has been appointed as the new chairman of Labuan Corporation.
She said no appointment has been made thus far, and that Putrajaya, through the federal territories department, is still evaluating several candidates for the leadership role at Labuan's local authority.
'The rumours and speculation circulating about the Tuaran MP assuming the position are not true. We are carefully scrutinising several potential individuals for the chairman's post,' she said in a statement to Bernama today.
Zaliha said the government remains committed to identifying the most suitable candidate who will serve in the best interest of Labuan's socio-economic development.
'We are seriously looking into the right person to lead Labuan Corporation. We want someone capable of driving the island's growth and addressing the needs of the community,' she said.
She urged the public to refrain from spreading unfounded claims and speculation, which could mislead and confuse the people of Labuan.
The post of Labuan Corp chairman became vacant following former Kimanis MP Anifah Aman concluding his term last month.
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