Source: Anwar Ibrahim To Introduce 25 Cabinet Members By 2 December
It is believed the new Cabinet will be formed before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong goes abroad this Saturday, 3 December.
By Sabrina Zainal — 30 Nov 2022, 05:18 PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet will have 25 members, according to Free Malaysia Today citing a source
The premier's first press conference had hinted that there would be two deputy prime ministers. According to Free Malaysia Today's source, the deputy prime ministers will represent Barisan Nasional (BN), notably from UMNO, and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
Meanwhile, the majority of the ministerial positions are projected to go to PKR, UMNO, DAP, and GPS. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman's Cabinet is also expected to include Warisan, Amanah, and UPKO.
Anwar is anticipated to introduce his Cabinet before Friday, 2 December
According to Berita Harian, this will allow the new Cabinet members to be sworn in before this weekend.
It is also believed that the formation of the new administration will be completed before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah goes abroad this Saturday, 3 December.
Speculations that the list of the new Cabinet was already presented to His Majesty after photos showing a meeting between the premier and His Majesty were uploaded on the Istana Negara Facebook page yesterday, 29 November.
This was followed by a meeting among the Council of Rulers yesterday and this afternoon, 30 November. At the meeting, the Malay kings were accompanied by their respective Menteri Besars, while the Yang di-Pertua Negeri were accompanied by the Chief Ministers.
Also present were the Prime Minister and the Sarawak Deputy Premier.
