What factors must the prime minister consider when advising on Advisory Board appointments?

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The prime minister must consider integrity, relevant expertise, and potential conflicts when advising on Advisory Board appointments

When advising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) on the appointment of the five Advisory Board members under Section 5(2)(c) of the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Act 2019 (Act 822), the prime minister must take into account three specific factors. These factors cover the person’s integrity and standing, their academic qualifications and experience in specified fields, and the likelihood of any conflict between the person’s interests and the NFCC’s interests.
Integrity and standing of the appointee
The prime minister must consider the integrity and standing of the person proposed for appointment. This requirement is stated as a direct factor in the advice process to the YDPA for the five additional Advisory Board members.
Academic qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience in specified areas
The prime minister must also assess the academic qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience of the person in matters such as banking, economics, finance, asset management, taxation, prosecution, investigation, and law. The Act also allows the prime minister to consider other relevant matters that the prime minister deems appropriate.
Likelihood of conflicts between the person’s interests and NFCC interests
A third factor is the likelihood of any conflict between the interests of the NFCC and any interests held or represented by the person. This is explicitly tied to the possible overlap between the appointee’s interests and the NFCC’s interests during the Advisory Board appointment process.

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