KEPALA BATAS: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani to the Cabinet as the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister. Reezal Merican described Johari as the right person for the job with the experience and exposure needed to strengthen the country’s trade and investment ecosystem. The Bertam assemblyman...
KUALA LUMPUR: While Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains optimistic about Malaysia’s ranking for the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) Report next round, he said that drastic measures will be taken if the ranking does not improve. When speaking at the 47th American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) annual general meeting, Anwar in jest said that he would...
PUTRAJAYA: The recent Cabinet reshuffle has nothing to do with “protecting” Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (pic). The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said it was Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s right to form his own team. Zambry said that the Cabinet reshuffle was done after Anwar made...
IPOH: The new Cabinet line-up gives "added value" to the unity government's administration, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister, who retained his position, advised elected politicians to adopt a positive mindset. "Ministers like me focus on our duties and if we retained our position, it showed that we have added value to the government,” he told reporters...
PETALING JAYA: A Cabinet reshuffle after only one year is too early, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that the Cabinet, including himself, needs to be allowed to improve and increase their performance. "Ministers need to be given the opportunity to improve their performance, including the Prime Minister as well. “Then, if there is a...
BENTONG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must be given space to make his own decision regarding any possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, who was Titiwangsa member of parliament, said that decision was the prerogative of the prime minister. "Just like in football, the Prime Minister will decide...
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated that there may be a reshuffle of the cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim soon. Ahmad Zahid said one of the reasons is to fill the post of the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living following the demise...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has left Istana Negara amid talks of an impending Cabinet reshuffle. He was seen leaving the palace ground at about 11.45am on Friday (Sept 29). Rumours on changes to the current ministerial line-up intensified as Anwar was spotted entering the palace gate with his entourage earlier at about 10.45am. Related...
