KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Ministers who retained their portfolios and other members of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration who were assigned new portfolios are determined to continue giving their best to serve the people.
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the role given to her in today’s Unity Government Cabinet reshuffle was a new challenge.
Lim, previously deputy education minster, said she will do her best to shoulder this key responsibility and prioritise delivering the best service to the people.
“I would like to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his trust in appointing me as Deputy Finance Minister to help the country’s development efforts.
“I will do my best to fulfil this mandate based on the policies of the Unity Government, the Prime Minister’s vision, and noble principles of integrity,” she said in a Facebook post.
Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz congratulated the new Cabinet members and said he was excited to work with the new line-up and committed to living up to Malaysia Madani’s aspirations.
“Thank you, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, for giving me the confidence and trust to continue helming the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry.
“InsyaAllah, I will continue giving my utmost commitment to ensure the Malaysian economy expands inclusively and remains competitive so all stratas of Malaysian society can enjoy the benefits,” he said in an X (formerly Twitter) post.
The Health Ministry (MOH) congratulated Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for his appointment as the new Health Minister.
“We hope under his leadership, MOH will continue the drive for excellence in providing health service for the well-being of the people. Welcome to your role as the Health Minister,” it said in an X post.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said he is glad to see Dr Dzulkefly returning to the Health Ministry, which Dr Zaliha Mustafa previously led.
“I hope this new Cabinet (line-up) will do its best as required by the Prime Minister. I will perform to the best of my ability, and the ministry’s officers will pool their energy to realise the ambition of the Madani government under the Prime Minister,” he added.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Mohd Na’im Mokhtar welcomed the appointment of Zulkifli Hassan as his deputy and hopes they will form a solid partnership.
Na’im said after one year as the Religious Minister, he looked forward to teaming up with Zulkifi to do their best to uphold Islamic teachings.
“… And I hope the presence of a deputy will make my task lighter and help me in working on the agenda of Al-Falah transformation,” he said after the official opening of Menara MAIWP today.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said congratulated M. Kulasegaran on his appointment as her deputy to replace Ramkarpal Singh.
“I would also like to record my appreciation to my friend Ramkarpal for his effort and dedication in working together to realise law and institutional reforms,” she said in an X post.
Energy Transition and Public Utilities Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir described his switch of portfolios as a new challenge, saying he is prepared to work together with Deputy Prime Minister cum Energy Transition and Public Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
“For sure, he (Fadillah) also has big responsibilities; I will have many matters to focus on in this new ministry, including planning,” he told the press after visiting Rumah Pam Kampung Md Amin in Kampung Md Amin, Johor Bahru.
Akmal, who was previously Deputy Local Government Development Minister, said the Cabinet reshuffle could further enhance the performance of the Madani government.
V. Sivakumar, who was dropped as Human Resources Minister, thanked all ministry staff for helping him.
In a post on X, he also congratulated former Deputy Finance Minister II Steven Sim Chee Keong for replacing him.
— Bernama
