KJ to lead PUNB, reinforce standing ahead of polls

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Putrajaya’s move to name Khairy Jamaluddin as Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) chairman is to ensure the Umno Youth chief has a better standing ahead of the general election, sources said today.

The Business Times reported today that the first-term Rembau MP will lead the agency entrusted to develop Bumiputera entrepreneurs in strategic and high potential businesses.

“The decision was made as Khairy(picture) is good with the youths but has no official post except as Umno Youth chief. He needs a government post to reinforce his position ahead of the polls,” a government source told The Malaysian Insider.