Anwar coy on Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation on Loke, Amir Hamzah
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declined to comment on rumors regarding a potential Cabinet reshuffle. Speculation persists following the resignation of transport minister Loke Siew Fook and questions surrounding the tenure of finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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Cabinet stability is critical for the current Malaysian administration's policy implementation and political longevity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declined to comment today when asked about the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim remained coy today over the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation regarding transport minister Loke Siew Fook's impending departure and the future of finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.
"It’s still too early," he told reporters after attending the International Construction Week exhibition here.
He was commenting on an Utusan Malaysia report on a possible reshuffle, with two ministers expected to vacate their posts.
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