KUALA SELANGOR: Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali (pic) clarified that the authority to appoint and terminate the services of the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) director-general Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar rests with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister. This matter is outlined in the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992 (Act 481).
Zuki stated, “The authority to appoint the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board director-general lies within the jurisdiction of the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister as outlined in Act 481, giving the minister the power to appoint and terminate an individual’s services. It is important to provide clarity on this issue, especially since it has been widely discussed on social media and other platforms.”
He further added, “The official statement released states that the authority falls under the jurisdiction of the respective minister, and any additional clarification will come directly from that minister.” Zuki made these comments after attending the rehearsal for Sunday’s closing ceremony of the Central Zone Madani Rakyat program at the Kuala Selangor Sports Complex on Saturday.
Mohd Zuki responded to reports in the local media and social media regarding Ammar’s alleged dismissal as Malaysian Tourism Director-General in a letter dated Feb 22. The termination of Ammar’s service, effective next Monday, was cited under Subsection 10(1) of Act 481, along with Section 47 of the Interpretation Act 1948 and 1967.
Before Zuki’s statement, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing denied that Ammar was terminated but instead demoted to the post of Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general. Tiong cited Ammar’s unsatisfactory performance as the reason for the decision, despite being advised multiple times to improve.
Regarding the Central Zone Madani Rakyat program, Zuki mentioned that over 55,000 visitors had attended and expected a larger turnout for the Showcase Kita Selangor 2024 concert scheduled for that night. “There are 163 services offered in this program, and visitors are still arriving, demonstrating the effectiveness of the implemented services,” he stated.
Zuki explained that the Madani Rakyat program in the central zone was a collaborative effort with the Selangor government to bring government services directly to the public. He also revealed plans to extend the program to the northern zone in Penang, southern zone in Johor, and eastern zone in Pahang.
The three-day program, running from 9 am to 10 pm, was a continuation of the Madani Government One Year Program, allowing the community to access information about 163 federal, state, and related government services. – Bernama
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