By Adib Zalkapli
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The CEO of Kelantan Mentri Besar Corporation (PMBK), Ariffahmi Abdul Rahman, today dismissed rumours that he has been directed by Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat to resign.
“That is not true,” the son-in-law to the Kelantan mentri besar told The Malaysian Insider.
“I meet Tok Guru every day, he told me to remain calm as this is part of jihad, there was no discussion on my resignation,” said Ariffahmi whose appointment has resulted in criticism against Nik Aziz.
But the Kelantan mentri besar had repeatedly defended Ariffahmi’s appointment, saying that his son-in-law is qualified to hold the position.
Yesterday, the former corporate liaison officer of the state investment arm, Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz, wrote in his blog that Nik Aziz at a meeting with Ariffahmi on Tuesday had asked the latter to leave PMBK.
However, Syed Azidi added, Ariffahmi had refused to resign and left for Kuala Lumpur soon after the meeting.
“But I am sure that Ariffahmi will agree to Tok Guru’s demand, what he needs now is transition period,” he wrote in his blog.
“Maybe he was misinformed, or maybe he created the story to pressure Tok Guru,” Ariffahmi told The Malaysian Insider.
He added that he left Kota Baru after the meeting with Nik Aziz to attend to family matters in Kuala Lumpur.
Ariffahmi, who was appointed PMBK CEO two months ago, is currently under Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation for alleged abuse of power and Syed Azidi’s dismissal is said to be related to the investigations.
Ariffahmi, however, insisted that the sacking which took place two weeks ago had nothing to do with the MACC probe.
Soon after his dismissal, Syed Azidi demanded Ariffahmi’s resignation, calling him a liability to the PAS-led government.
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I do believe a young and vibrant leader with new, innovative and widely accepted ideas should be appointed instead.
Sometime without realising it TGNA tend to project an arrogant attitude and speaking without thinking when confronted on important issues which only reflect that he is not suitable to be a leader of anything.
I would agree with what Dr.M that a leader should not overstay their presence as people might hate you in or towards the end.
TGNA is already 78 years old I do believe its time to pass the baton to the next generation as the saying goes "you can’t teach old dog new tricks"