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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
Australia’s ‘war cabinet’ set to meet as COVID-19 cases surpass 250
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SYDNEY: Australia’s new national cabinet is set to meet Sunday (Mar 15) as the country’s cases of coronavirus topped 250 and the government faced questions about the possible closure of schools and tighter border controls. The government has already advised against non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday, though this does not include schools,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 12, 2020
From opposition to Cabinet: PAS politicians pledge to prove mettle in Muhyiddin administration, call for racial unity
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KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) politicians have pledged to prove their mettle as administrators in the new Cabinet under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, while saying that they want to work towards less religious divisions in Malaysia. Analysts interviewed by CNA, however, noted that the political office holders from the Islamist party have their work
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Malaysia’s new Cabinet ministers sworn in
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s new Cabinet ministers were sworn in before king Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin at Istana Melawati on Tuesday (Mar 10). Queen Azizah Aminah Maimunah was also present to witness the 31 ministers taking their oaths of office, loyalty and secrecy. Advertisement Advertisement READ: Muhyiddin’s Cabinet a safe lineup accommodating coalition partners, people’s expectations – Analysts READ: Malaysia’s new Cabinet ‘oversized’, lacks
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Malaysia’s new Cabinet ‘oversized’, lacks diversity: Pakatan Harapan MPs
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KUALA LUMPUR: The newly-unveiled Malaysian Cabinet is bloated and oversized, said politicians from former ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) in response to the line-up announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. They claimed that positions were created so that there would be enough seats to be divided among political parties in the new coalition that brought down PH
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Malaysia’s new senators pledge to do their best, ask for more time to be acquainted with Cabinet portfolios
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KUALA LUMPUR: The six new Malaysian senators who were sworn in on Tuesday (Mar 10) have pledged to do their best in their Cabinet roles, while asking for more time to be acquainted with their new portfolios. Speaking to CNA after the swearing-in ceremony for senators held in parliament, Deputy Education Minister Mah Hang Soon
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Muhyiddin’s Cabinet a safe lineup accommodating coalition partners, people’s expectations: Analysts
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Cabinet announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday (Mar 9) was a “safe” lineup that accommodated the interests of his coalition partners, as well as expectations from people for a clean government, said analysts interviewed by CNA. In a break from tradition, Mr Muhyiddin appointed four senior ministers in his
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin unveils Cabinet lineup with 4 senior ministers
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled his Cabinet on Monday (Mar 9), naming four senior ministers in lieu of a deputy premier. Among the four are Mr Azmin Ali, representing a bloc of 11 Members of Parliament who quit Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). He will be responsible for international trade and industry issues. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Malaysian PM Muhyiddin set to announce Cabinet line-up on Monday
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is expected to present his Cabinet line-up to Malaysian king Sultan Abdullah Shah at 11am on Monday (Mar 9). The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that after getting the consent of the king, the prime minister is expected to unveil his Cabinet at 5pm later that day in Putrajaya. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 7, 2020
First week in office: Muhyiddin has hands full with Cabinet line-up, political coalitions and COVID-19
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been in office for less than a week, but the 72-year-old already has a lengthy to-do list. Having been sworn in after the uncertainty of Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation and the collapse of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Mr Muhyiddin’s urgent priority is to steady the ship and steer
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Commentary: Muhyiddin Yassin’s interesting Cabinet line-up provides food for thought
SINGAPORE: The biggest surprise from political developments in Malaysia over the past month is less the uncertainty Mahathir Mohamad plunged the country into with his shock resignation or the rapid turn of events that culminated in the Royal Palace swearing in Muhyiddin Yassin. It is that the Malaysian government continued to function for two weeks