PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman could have a controversial previous, however he has been an elected consultant for many phrases and which means the people are comfy with him, says Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz.
“This is about diplomacy and human relations, so I believe in relation to that, we now have nothing to fret about, as a result of he has been elected as an assemblyman and MP for many phrases.
“Being elected by the people over and over once more implies that the people are fairly comfy with him.
“If he does not have communication abilities, I do not assume he’ll get elected so many occasions and I believe he has the related expertise,” the previous minister stated.
Tajuddin’s appointment as ambassador to Indonesia, which was confirmed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Wednesday (May 18) afternoon, has acquired divided opinions.
Tajuddin made his debut after successful the Kampong Gajah state seat within the 2004 common elections towards PAS.
In the 2008 common election, Tajuddin contested and received the Pasir Salak parliament seat, and is its present three-term MP.
Meanwhile, Nazri additionally addressed the controversial press convention by Tajuddin on May 26 final 12 months, that resulted in his eventual elimination as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairman.
Nazri stated that Tajuddin, as an skilled politician, would’ve realized from that incident.
“If you take a look at the constructive aspect, that concern shall at all times be one thing which is able to remind him to be cautious and cautious subsequent time.
“As an previous and skilled person, he is aware of how necessary are the ties with Indonesia and I consider he’ll do his perfect for the nation,” added the Padang Rengas MP.
Tajuddin was terminated because the Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairman on May 26 final 12 months following a disastrous press convention on the LRT mishap on May 24.
During the press convention, Tajuddin was additionally fined for breaching Covid-19 protocols after he appeared sporting a face defend with out a masks.
Nazri additionally performed down criticism on Tajuddin being a political appointee, saying that former Bayan Baru MP Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohamed Hashim was appointed as ambassador to Indonesia in 2013 and former Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Seri Hasan Malek as ambassador to Cambodia in 2016.
“So, political appointments are nothing new in our a part of the world,” added Nazri.
Tajuddin will probably be changing former senior diplomat Zainal Abidin Bakar as the previous Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia who had served since 2018.
