Day: December 2, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The People’s Justice Party (PKR) deputy president Mohd Rafizi Ramli has been appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy), under the newly-set up Cabinet.

 

Rafizi will be replacing Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed who had served the ministry since August 2021 under former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

 

Rafizi, 45, had been the Pandan Member of Parliament (MP) between 2013 and 2018. He won back the Pandan parliamentary seat in the recent 15th General Election.

 

 

 

Earlier today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the new Cabinet line-up would attend a special meeting on Monday (Dec 5).

 

The announcement of the Cabinet line-up was made in Putrajaya at 8.20 pm and was broadcast live through local television stations and social media platforms.

 

It was also attended by the Government Chief Secretary Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.

 

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Ministers who are a part of the Unity Government Cabinet need to avoid wastage and focus instead on implementing initiatives that can alleviate people’s burden, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

 

During the press conference announcing his Cabinet today, Anwar said Cabinet members must prioritise good governance when carrying out their duties.

 

“Our main focus is to drive the economy,” he said when commenting on whether there were certain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set on ministers.

 

 

 

He said he would have a special meeting with Cabinet members to discuss the rules and direction of each ministry.

 

“A new method (will) be introduced to centralise efforts to conduct work and avoid any misgivings on possible wastage, corruption and abuse of power,” he added.

 

The prime minister also said that the list of deputy ministers would be announced soon.

 

 

 

In an unprecedented move, Anwar today announced the appointment of two deputy prime ministers, along with a 28-member Cabinet for his Unity Government.

 

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is representing Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), were both appointed deputy prime ministers.

 

Anwar, 75, will also hold the portfolio of Finance Minister.

 

Anwar took the oath of office as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister in front of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Nov 24.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was disinclined to hold the finance portfolio but had to adopt an approach to restore confidence in the economy as well as the business community and foreign investors.

 

“I think for this initial stage, let me continue (with being Finance Minister)” he said, adding that his duties at the ministry will be assisted by a formidable team comprising the Treasury secretary-general, civil servants as well as advisors who will not be a burden on government finances,” he said.

 

He said matters involving the Finance Ministry will be assisted by several advisors, led by Petronas advisor Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, all of whom will be on board without remuneration.

 

 

 

The prime minister said this at a media conference when announcing the Unity Government Cabinet line-up here today.

 

On Nov 25, Anwar reportedly said that he would not consider holding the finance portfolio but nevertheless would look at all possibilities before making a final decision about it.

 

Asked about savings that can be made by having a smaller Cabinet, Anwar said it can be done if waste is avoided and unnecessary spending is reduced, adding that this approach will be initiated by the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The appointment of Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as one of two deputy prime ministers in the Unity Government Cabinet is historic as he is the first Sarawak MP to hold the position.

 

The appointment was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the unveiling of his Cabinet at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya tonight.

 

Fadilah, 60, is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president and will also hold the Plantation Industries and Commodities portfolio.

 

 

 

He is one of five Sarawakian MPs appointed as Cabinet ministers. The other four are also from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi who was appointed as Works Minister, Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing (Tourism Minister), Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri (Women, Family and Community Development Minister) and Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (National Unity Minister).

 

They are joined by two Sabahans, Pakatan Harapan’s Datuk Ewon Benedick who will helm the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry, and Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali of GRS, who has been appointed as Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah dan Sarawak).

 

Meanwhile, the prime minister also announced Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as the other deputy prime minister in his 28-member Unity Government Cabinet, adding that list of deputy ministers would be announced soon.

 

 

 

The members of the new Cabinet announced today are scheduled to take their oaths of office in front of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in Istana Negara tomorrow.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUCHING, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has pledged to carry out his responsibility as Deputy Prime Minister which is entrusted to him by the people and country to the best of his ability to ensure political and economic stability as well as prosperity.

 

He is the first deputy prime minister from Sarawak in the Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight.

 

“It is a huge responsibility that needs to be carried out with integrity, sincerity and honesty for the country’s political and economic stability and prosperity,” he said, adding that the appointment was a recognition for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Borneo bloc.

 

 

 

He said this in a statement following the announcement.

 

He said he hoped that Malaysians, regardless of race, religion and political beliefs, could come together and build a stable, advanced and prosperous nation based on the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara principles.

 

Fadillah, 60, who is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president, has been serving as the Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya since 2004.

 

 

 

PBB is a component party under GPS which is part of the unity government led by Anwar.

 

The swearing-in ceremony of the Cabinet of Ministers will take place tomorrow.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SHAH ALAM, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Any release of dam water is carried out in stages and closely controlled by Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), for all dams involved, taking into account the current river level trends and current weather changes.

 

The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) said this following (viral) spread of information over the Langat Dam and Semenyih Dam Water Release Planning Schedule issued by LUAS today which caused public concern, and it insisted that the schedule is prepared a day before the dam water release date for the purpose of early notification to relevant state agencies.

 

“The early notification is intended to give early attention to the low-lying areas downstream of the dam where the scheduled release was a plan made yesterday for the use (reference) of the water intake at the Water Treatment Plant as well as for the purpose of preparing reservoir space for the North East Monsoon season, ” it said in a statement tonight.

 

 

 

Accordingly, LUAS said no release will be made if the river levels show an upward trend and there is heavy rain in the downstream area.

 

The public is encouraged to refer to information on the Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) website, https://publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my/ and the Malaysian Metereology Department website, https://www.met.gov.my  for related information.

 

In addition, the public can visit the Integrated Water Resources Information Management System (IWRIMS) portal to get information related to the dam such as water level, reservoir capacity and percentage and the amount of rainfall at the dam at https://iwrims.luas.gov.my.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The Unity Government Cabinet ministers who were announced today are determined to provide the best service to Malaysia and her people.

 

Kota Tinggi MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said his appointment as Higher Education Minister was an honour bestowed upon him by the Unity Government.

 

The UMNO vice-president said it represented a big task for him to ensure that the ministry would return to full function to face a new era of varied challenges.

 

 

 

Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who is the new Works Minister, meanwhile provided guarantees that he would continue the previous ministry policies, in addition to improving those that could benefit the country.

 

He added that he was determined to give his full commitment and effort to ensure the smooth running of the country’s administration based on his capacity in the ministry.

 

“I would like to stress that I’m a minister for all, not just for Sarawakians, so I will ensure every effort and initiative undertaken by this ministry will benefit all Malaysians, including those in Sabah dan Sarawak,” he said in a statement tonight.

 

 

 

The Kapit MP from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) viewed his appointment as an important responsibility to help the Unity Government continue efforts to rejuvenate the country’s economy, especially in light of a challenging 2023.

 

He also urged Malaysians to set aside their differences and come together and focus on efforts to bring the country to greater heights.

 

Meanwhile, Nga Kor Ming, who was named as Local Government Minister, said Malaysians and the government must stand united and work as a strong team and put national interest above self.

 

“I am truly humbled, grateful and honoured to be appointed as a Cabinet minister to serve our beloved nation. There is so much for us to accomplish and I welcome all learned advise and guidance so we can work together to restore the glory for our nation,” the Teluk Intan MP told Bernama via WhatsApp.

 

Source: BERNAMA News Agency