No honeymoon period for new Cabinet members, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no honeymoon for you, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tells the new Cabinet members. The Prime Minister has reminded the ministers and deputy ministers to be more purposeful and swift in their work. “This government must promptly solve the problems of the people, eradicate poverty, stimulate economic growth and ensure the country prospers," he...

Cabinet reshuffle: Two former ministers return as deputy ministers

PUTRAJAYA: Two former ministers from previous governments have returned as deputy ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government. The two deputy ministers will be among the new faces in the reshuffled line-up. Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad — who was the Higher Education Minister in Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Cabinet — has been appointed...

Cabinet reshuffle: Line-up gives added value to unity govt, says Rafizi

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...

Cabinet reshuffle: New ministers, deputies eager to hit the ground running

PETALING JAYA: Newly-appointed ministers in the reshuffled Cabinet line-up announced on Tuesday (Dec 12) are eager to accept the new challenge and start their respective jobs soon. ALSO READ: Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers to be sworn in at 2.30pm Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad who is making a comeback as Health Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond...

Cabinet reshuffle: Five new ministers as number of ministers, deputy ministers rises to 60

PUTRAJAYA: There were six portfolio changes and five new ministers appointed in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first Cabinet reshuffle, announced on Tuesday (Dec 11). Anwar’s original Cabinet, which had 28 ministers, has now been expanded to 31, following the split of two ministerial portfolios and the appointment of a second Finance Minister. Human Resources Minister...

Anwar will prioritise skillset, knowledge in any Cabinet reshuffle, says Fadillah

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will definitely look at the ability of an individual to hold a suitable portfolio in the event of any Cabinet reshuffle, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Plantation and Commodities Minister said, however, he was not involved in any discussion regarding a possible reshuffle. "I am not...

Wan Rosdy denies going to Putrajaya

BENTONG: Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has denied talk that he would be appointed a minister following speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. The Umno vice-president said his focus now was on ensuring Barisan Nasional’s win in the Pelangai state by-election on Oct 7, reported Bernama. “They are just rumours; don’t listen to them....

Cabinet to fine-tune Progressive Salary Policy, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Progressive Salary Policy will be brought to the Cabinet for fine-tuning and to study the need to provide funds as incentives for its gradual implementation, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this would be done according to the country’s financial position and policy needs. ALSO READ: Rafizi: Progressive wage model not...

Zahid’s trial postponed for him to attend Cabinet meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s trial for criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds was postponed by the High Court here on Wednesday (Aug 2) because the Deputy Prime Minister had to attend a Cabinet meeting. His lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik told reporters outside the...

Ministers found to have govt land, logging permits will be terminated, says Anwar

DUNGUN: The unity government does not permit any Cabinet ministers or government leaders to benefit from government land or logging activities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said any minister or leader caught flouting the ban would be terminated from their position. "The biggest difference between the unity government and previous administrations is that this...