Cabinet reshuffle: Still too early, says Anwar
PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it is still too early to consider or discuss a Cabinet reshuffle. "It is too early; I know nothing about a (Cabinet) reshuffle," he said today. When asked about the term of Finance Minister II Datuk Seri A...
On November 10, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that discussing a Cabinet reshuffle was premature, in response to reports suggesting potential changes following Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation. When queried about the timing of the reshuffle, Anwar merely responded with a brief "It's too early."
Loke had previously announced on November 6 that his resignation might be his final engagement with the Transport Ministry staff, although he did not confirm this. Loke informed that his resignation would be effective once Najib Razak arrived at his residence and submitted an additional letter to Anwar, formalizing his departure.
According to Utusan Malaysia, the Cabinet may witness changes in two positions: Loke's transport ministry post and the Second Finance Minister's place held by Amir Hamzah Azizan. Hamzah's three-year senator term concludes on December 11, and he could maintain his portfolio but would need to be reappointed and sworn into the Senate before returning to Cabinet duties.
The report, citing sources, indicates that the reshuffle is likely restricted to these two roles rather than a comprehensive Cabinet overhaul. The previous Cabinet reshuffle occurred on December 16 of the previous year.
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