Petron chosen, is cronyism at work

On the issue of the federal government’s decision to appoint Petron as one of the fuel providers for government vehicles, Kitingan said he found it amusing as it was one of the most blatant acts of cronyism at work.

He pointed out that the politicians who are now part of the government used to complain about such awards of tenders when they were in the opposition.

“Now they are doing the same thing. If they continue to do this, then what is the difference between the previous government and the current one?

“In essence, only the faces changed but the system and mentality are still the same. Who owns Petron? Who is the prime minister now? You know the answer,” he said.

Mirzan Mahathir is among the board members of the Philippines-based Petron Corporation.

Tracy Patrick FMT 31/8