Hannah Yeoh’s appointment as federal territories minister, along with Lo Su Fui as her deputy, will not undermine the Malay agenda in the federal territories, says deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had taken several factors into consideration before appointing Yeoh and Lo from DAP and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, respectively, to lead the ministry.
“All major decisions were brought before the Cabinet, and deliberations were made in accordance with various provisions to ensure that the interests of all parties are safeguarded.
“This is not a racial issue, as the government upholds inclusiveness in the implementation of national agendas, including in the federal territories,” Bernama reported…