Media Can Suggest Names Pm Jests Over Cabinet Reshuffle Talks

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today turned a question about a possible cabinet reshuffle into a light-hearted moment when he invited reporters to propose names for the new line-up.
Responding with humour, Anwar said the media could submit their suggestions to him directly.
“Give me your suggestions if you have any...just pass it to me,” he said cheekily when asked after officiating the closing ceremony of the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025.
Speculation over a cabinet reshuffle has resurfaced amid reports that several ministers and deputy ministers would have to step down as their senatorships are set to expire early next month.
ADSAmong them are Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar.
‘Not aware of extension possibility’
Earlier, Zambry also drew attention during the same event when he hinted at uncertainty about his position.
“Whether I remain a cabinet minister or not, that’s secondary, but this (FOI) is a national agenda. My term will be up soon, maybe just two or three weeks left,” he said.
Zambry was among four senators appointed to the cabinet on Dec 3, 2022, and whose terms will expire on Dec 2 this year.
Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd KadirAsked about a possible extension of his term, Zambry said he was not aware of any decision, adding that he would continue to perform his duties as minister “for as long as required.”
Also present at the event were Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa, and Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
- Bernama

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