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...

Gov’t views Merdeka Centre’s survey from positive angle, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government takes note of the Merdeka Centre’s survey on the one-year administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and views it from a positive angle, with efforts to address issues, including economic concerns, being taken, says the Communications and Digital Minister. Fahmi Fadzil (pic) said the government acknowledges the survey's findings, which he...

Bersatu lawmakers being wooed to switch support, alleges Armada chief

KUALA LUMPUR: There is an organised move by the Unity Government leaders to woo Bersatu lawmakers with promises of financial assistance for their constituents to gain the opposition MPs’ support, alleges Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (pic). The Bersatu Youth chief claims that such promises of financial gains were also given to the lawmakers...

Perak PKR hails Bersatu MP’s ‘big heart’ in declaring support for PM

IPOH: Perak PKR has welcomed the decision of Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid to support the leadership of the Prime Minister. Its deputy chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri said the support proved that the Perikatan Nasional MP had a big heart, and also that political or ideological differences are not an obstacle...

PM’s prerogative to decide on cabinet reshuffle, says Johari

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...

Cabinet reshuffle may be on the cards, says Ahmad Zahid

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...

Amanah hopes for at least three Pakatan reps in Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: Amanah hopes to see Pakatan Harapan assemblymen appointed as Johor government executive councillors to reflect the spirit of the unity government. State party chief Aminolhuda Hassan said the unity government’s win in the Pulai and Simpang Jeram by-elections on Sept 9 was the result of a good partnership between Pakatan and Barisan Nasional. “I...

Johor govt should consider setting up unity govt secretariat in the state, says deputy minister

KULAI: Johor should consider forming a unity government secretariat at the state level as seen in the Federal Government, says Teo Nie Ching. The Deputy Communications and Digital Minister, who is also Johor DAP vice-chairman, said that this could further strengthen the relationship between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional. "I believe that the time has come...

Opposition needs to be constructive, stop talking about government transition, says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition needs to play its role constructively in the system of a democratic country and stop playing with sentiments of government transition, says Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (pic). He said this was because such sentiments would not bring any benefit to the country and the opposition should give the...

Mat Sabu hopes the Pakatan-Barisan’s “arranged marriage” will last

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan has hoped that their “arranged marriage” with Barisan Nasional will last, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Amanah president said the marriage, which led to the formation of the unity government, was consented to by the “elders” after the 15th General Election after no party secured a clear majority to form...