Minisiters, Managing Conflicting Interests

Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia

15-Jul-25 08:45

Minisiters, Managing Conflicting Interests

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Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Ghani has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability following the resignation of Nik Nazmi. With portflios seemingly at odds, how can conflict of interest and dilution of priorities be avoided? Meenakshi Raman, President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia tells us.

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Categories: economy, politics, government, environment, Law/Activism

Tags: conflicting interest, climate chnage, portfolio, COP30, natural resources,

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