Another ex-politician, former MP Shantha Bandara has been appointed the new Chairman of the State Timber Corporation. 

This follows the suspension of former JVP member Anuruddha Polgampola's appointment - who was twice arrested for corruption. 

The appointment was suspended by President Sirisena yesterday due to severe public backlash. 

Bandara, another Sirisena ally, has also been the head of the youth wing of the SLFP. 

A former MP, Bandara could not secure his seat at the Parliamentary election in 2015.