Kelantan govt denies nepotism claims, says hiring follows procedures

Pahang's Deputy Chief Minister Fadzli Hassan has refuted allegations of nepotism in the appointment of civil servants within the state administration and related agencies, asserting that the recruitment process adheres strictly to established procedures, according to Harian Metro.

Hassan emphasized, "The state government's staff recruitment is conducted according to procedure." He further stated, "If anyone discovers wrongdoing, they can lodge a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). We are open to investigations."

These remarks came in response to viral social media posts claiming that several high-ranking officials had appointed their children and children-in-law to positions within the state government and state agencies. These claims alleged that some of these hires had only recently graduated, while others suggested that the appointed individuals had lodged reports with the MACC.