Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers have extended greetings on the occasion of Maulidur Rasul through social media to all Muslims and invited them to recite selawat (blessings) upon Prophet Muhammad. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the life and struggles of the Prophet are a highly valuable reference for all parties […]

Cabinet agrees to set up committee to handle contract doctor issue

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet yesterday (March 31) agreed to establish a high-level committee to deal with the issue of contract doctors, which is a hot topic now, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. In a statement today, she said the committee will comprise representatives of several ministries and agencies, including the Chief Secretary to the Government […]

Hanging on by a tread?

I’ve found that instability from growth comes in waves. — Alan Schaaf, American Entrepreneur Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in on November 24. The Cabinet ministers were appointed on December 2 and sworn in the next day. What comes next? Of course, for us, the rakyat; the next step we, the rakyat, […]

New Cabinet ministers to commence duties, attend special meeting tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: The new unity government Cabinet will officially commence duties tomorrow by attending an inaugural special meeting chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Apart from the meeting to set new rules, the two deputy prime ministers (DPMs) and several ministers are scheduled to clock in at their respective ministries in a symbolic […]

Two DPMs, 25 ministers all sworn in before king today

KUALA LUMPUR: Two deputy prime ministers and 25 members of Cabinet were sworn in before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara here today. Also present at the presentation of Instruments of Appointment and the taking of the Oath of Office, Loyalty and Secrecy to the new Cabinet line-up […]

The full list of cabinet ministers

Prime Minister and Finance Minister: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister: Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Deputy Prime Minister and Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof Local Government Development Minister: Nga Kor Ming Health Minister: Dr Zaliha Mustafa Defence Minister: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan Higher […]

Cabinet ministers, assistant ministers take their oaths of office

BY NATASHA JEE & TANIA LAM KUCHING: Sarawak’s new Cabinet ministers and assistant ministers were sworn in at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex in Petra Jaya tonight (Jan 4).  The swearing-in ceremony, which commenced at 8.50pm, first saw Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, followed by Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Amar […]

Abang Johari’s men to take their oaths on Tuesday

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s three deputies and his Cabinet members will be sworn into office on Tuesday (Jan 4).  The ceremony will be held at 3pm at the State Legislative Assembly Complex in Petra Jaya here. Sarawak has a new deputy chief minister in the person of Datuk Seri […]

High hopes on our ministers

BY RACHEL MINA WILLIAM & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: The general public are hoping for better economic growth and health care in Malaysia with the unveiling of the new federal Cabinet by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yakoob on Friday (Aug 27). During a poll conducted by New Sarawak Tribune, some members of the […]

Vital to have strong presence in new Cabinet

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said that it was important for Sarawak to continue having a strong presence of Sarawakian MPs in the Federal Cabinet. In referring to the new Federal Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Friday (Aug 27), he said this would […]