Dr Mahathir: Sometimes we get surprises

Latheefa Koya’s appointment as MACC chief yesterday came as a shock to many, including cabinet ministers and Pakatan Harapan lawmakers.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted today that he had not consulted his ministers and made the call himself as he was a fan of the experienced lawyer’s straightforward character.

Asked if it was his intention to surprise everyone with the news, Mahathir agreed.

Pressed if this was to keep his cabinet members on their toes, Mahathir again agreed.

“Well, they cannot be complacent and think whatever they think will be approved,” he quipped.