PM to announce Tengku Zafrul’s new role on Wednesday
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said that he would announce the new role of outgoing investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz on Wednesday.
Speaking at the launch of Perodua’s first electric vehicle here, he said Tengku Zafrul still had “responsibilities” to fulfil.
“He cannot just let it go. His last day is Dec 2, and he will continue working (after that).
“I will announce (his new role) on Dec 3,” Anwar said.
On the potential of a Cabinet reshuffle, Anwar said several vacancies needed to be filled.
“But I don’t think a huge reshuffle is needed. I am thinking about it, about the steps I need to take,” he said when met by reporters later.
On Friday, government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said that Tengku Zafrul would continue to play a role in the government once his two-term senatorship ends.
Last month, Tengku…
