Translate
14 May 2018
Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah has been transferred out
Treasury sec-gen Irwan transferred out of MoF (updated)
Monday, 14 May 20186:20 PM MYT
PETALING JAYA: Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah has been transferred out of his position and told he will no longer be allowed to carry out his duties under the Finance Ministry.
In a statement, the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa said that starting Monday (May 14) until June 13, Dr Mohd Irwan will be placed under the Public Service Department and not permitted to carry out his duties as Treasury Secretary-General or anything related to the Finance Ministry.
Dr Ali also said that Dr Mohd Irwan's contract has been shortened with immediate effect, despite his initial contract extending till March 6, 2019.
“The Government has decided to shorten the contract of employees with effect from 14 June, 2018,” he said.
Dr Mohd Irwan, who is also 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chairman, was embroiled in the controversy amid allegations that at least US$4.5bil was misappropriated from the state fund.
More recently, he was embroiled in a recent controversy surrounding the Malaysian startup ecosystem, where he is seen as a patron as chairman of the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).
According to screenshots of WhatsApp messages that have gone viral on social media, he had cut off funding for the Women Entrepreneur Network Association Malaysia (WENA) after its president Nadira Yusoff expressed her admiration for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad before polling day on May 9.
The WhatsApp screenshots show Dr Mohd Irwan apparently punishing Nadira for voicing her admiration for Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife in a now deleted Facebook post.
The WhatsApp messages, from a group called “M’sian Startup Ecosystem”, Nadira was called out for supporting Dr Mahathir when she is an individual who had received benefits from the government then.
“You are taking my one post, about my admiration, on his fighting spirit, to punish me? That is very unfair Tan Sri,” Nadira wrote in reply.
The reply from the name “Tan Sri Irwan Serigar” in the group was, “No point discussing anymore. Decision already being made”.
“I’m very disappointed. Don’t ever come to me for help. All those who thinks she is right, better resign from Govt,” this person wrote.
Despite apologies from Nadira, “Tan Sri Irwan Serigar” said that he will not accept her apology.
“Action will be taken against you immediately,” he said.
Nadira has declined to speak to the press, but in a Facebook post on Sunday (May 13), she thanked the public for their kind words and support following the drama.
“I am humbled by your care and concern, and mostly, for recognising my little contribution towards women and entrepreneurship,” she said.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/05/14/treasury-secgen-irwan-transferred-out-of-mof/#6dqR6Bcfi1sOVZ4f.99
Popular Posts - Last 7 days
-
‘Alas pintu’ dengan gambar Kaabah sebenarnya sejadah mini - AEON BiG April 13, 2024 Susulan penularan gambar yang mendakwa penjualan ‘alas ...
-
Screenshot of a video shared by the public of the incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Arrival Hall 1 on Sunday. SEPANG...
-
King expresses hope for increased investment from Chinese companies in Malaysia Bernama April 12, 2024 His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim presented...
-
Malaysia detects 3,902 new COVID cases, 8 deaths Melissa Fernando ASTRO AWANi Julai 20, 2022 Malaysia detects 3,902 new COVID cases, 8 de...
-
MAN DIES AS HIS BMW I7 CRASHES AND BURNS, WOMAN FRIEND SERIOUSLY INJURED A man died while his woman friend was seriously injured when the ca...
-
Mohd Shuhaily said the suspect had two previous records for threats and another record for stealing and impersonating a civil servant. - BER...
-
Naz Empire's defamation lawsuit against Awal Ashaari to go to trial as mediation fails Bernama Julai 12, 2022 The defamation lawsuit f...
-
Coach Maloney and FAM part ways after eight years Bernama Julai 13, 2022 The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has released under fir...
-
Saudi says application for 1444 H umrah visa opens from today Bernama Julai 14, 2022 The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has ann...
Popular Posts - Last 30 days
-
Wan Saiful confirms he is no longer PTPTN chairman Bernama Julai 12, 2022 Bersatu Information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan today confirm...
-
Kedah MB: ECK no longer part of Kulim airport project Bernama Julai 13, 2022 Muhammad Sanusi announced that the ECK Group of Companies (EC...
-
Saudi says application for 1444 H umrah visa opens from today Bernama Julai 14, 2022 The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has ann...
-
King presents appointment letters to four new envoys Bernama Julai 12, 2022 His Majesty presenting the letter of appointment to M'sian...
-
Following is BEST FBKL's selection of The Top Ramadan 2024 Buka Puasa Buffet's in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley. We hope that y...
-
Naz Empire's defamation lawsuit against Awal Ashaari to go to trial as mediation fails Bernama Julai 12, 2022 The defamation lawsuit f...
-
Paris court grants Malaysia's application to suspend claims by purported heirs of Sultan Jamalul Kiram II Bernama Julai 13, 2022 Dr Wa...
-
Maybank Singapore withdraws lawsuit against NFC chairman, children over housing loans Bernama Julai 12, 2022 Maybank Singapore Limited has...
-
COVID-19: New cases in Malaysia take a slight dip again Melissa Fernando ASTRO AWANI Julai 19, 2022 12:00 MYT COVID-19: New cases in Malays...
Blog Archive
-
►
2023
(3771)
- December (311)
- November (322)
- October (286)
- September (288)
- August (365)
- July (349)
- June (372)
- May (316)
- April (279)
- March (301)
- February (245)
- January (337)
-
►
2022
(4309)
- December (352)
- November (422)
- October (288)
- September (281)
- August (347)
- July (303)
- June (335)
- May (406)
- April (341)
- March (371)
- February (390)
- January (473)
-
►
2021
(9030)
- December (636)
- November (647)
- October (809)
- September (797)
- August (880)
- July (894)
- June (747)
- May (780)
- April (580)
- March (629)
- February (643)
- January (988)
-
►
2020
(6800)
- December (819)
- November (698)
- October (832)
- September (729)
- August (548)
- July (558)
- June (615)
- May (394)
- April (368)
- March (453)
- February (439)
- January (347)
-
►
2019
(4089)
- December (411)
- November (425)
- October (375)
- September (279)
- August (397)
- July (353)
- June (326)
- May (315)
- April (266)
- March (318)
- February (293)
- January (331)
-
▼
2018
(4100)
- December (305)
- November (304)
- October (357)
- September (352)
- August (420)
- July (442)
- June (366)
- May (412)
- April (343)
- March (275)
- February (233)
- January (291)
-
►
2017
(3888)
- December (268)
- November (293)
- October (352)
- September (309)
- August (356)
- July (300)
- June (319)
- May (354)
- April (316)
- March (335)
- February (306)
- January (380)
-
►
2016
(4563)
- December (331)
- November (328)
- October (378)
- September (415)
- August (404)
- July (380)
- June (310)
- May (370)
- April (430)
- March (484)
- February (355)
- January (378)
-
►
2015
(4588)
- December (402)
- November (392)
- October (393)
- September (375)
- August (450)
- July (392)
- June (456)
- May (407)
- April (408)
- March (374)
- February (262)
- January (277)