Anwar coy on Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation on Loke, Amir Hamzah

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim refrained from addressing the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle when questioned today. (Bernama pic) In Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Prime Minister maintained a level of ambiguity regarding the situation after participating in the International Construction Week exhibition. Addressing reporters, Anwar stated that it is premature to discuss a potential Cabinet reshuffle.

This follows a report by Utusan Malaysia suggesting that two ministers, namely transport minister Loke Siew Fook, who resigned in late September, and finance minister Amir Hamzah Azizan, whose tenure ends in December, might be leaving their positions. Loke's resignation came in the aftermath of ex-PM Najib Razak receiving a conditional pardon, enabling him to serve the rest of his corruption sentence under house arrest.

The RM50 million fine, a condition for Najib's house arrest, has been paid, but the Attorney-General's Chambers has sought a postponement until the High Court's ruling on the discharge is clarified. Anwar also indicated that he has yet to receive any communication from Amir regarding his senate term, which concludes in December.