Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, has announced the formation of a Malaysia new Cabinet list, in which he would take on the role of Finance Minister.
List Of Malaysia New Cabinet
On Friday, the 28-member Malaysia new Cabinet list that makes up the unity government was presented, with portfolios being allocated among the various party heads.
Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof, a former Works Minister from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak, became the first ever co-deputy prime ministers of Malaysia.
Finance Minister – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim, who was just just named Prime Minister of Malaysia, announced on Friday that he will also serve as the country’s Finance Minister of Malaysia new Cabinet list. This will be Anwar Ibrahim’s second time serving in this cabinet job; the first time was thirty years ago.
Deputy Prime Minister I, Rural Development Minister – Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
For the first time in Malaysia’s history, of Malaysia new Cabinet list, two Deputy Prime Ministers are elected, Zahid Hamidi along with Fadillah Yusof, former Works Minister.
Deputy Prime Minister II, Plantation and Commodities Minister – Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Minister of Plantation and Commodities. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Petra Jaya since March 2004. He is the first DPM from Sarawak, one of the Borneo states in Malaysia.
Education Minister – Fadhlina Sidek
Fadhlina Sidek, one of the Members of Parliament of PKR of Nibong Tebal Pulau Pinang is now elected as Education Minister.
Digital Communications Minister – Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil
Fahmi Fadzil, the Member of Parliament of Lembah Pantai since May 2018 is now appointed as Digital Communications Minister.
Local Government Development Minister – Nga Kor Ming
Member of the Perak State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kepayang, Nga Kor Ming, is now appointed as Local Government Development Minister.
Home Minister – Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in the Pakatan Harapan administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from July 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020 is now elected as Home Minister.
Transport Minister – Anthony Loke Siew Fook
In Malaysia new Cabinet, Anthony Loke Siew Fook elected for the second time as Transport Minister.
Defence Minister – Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan
Familiarly known as Tok Mat, is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Chairman of the Barisan National (BN) and Deputy President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) since June 2018, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rumba since November 2022, is now appointed as Defence Minister.
Works Minister – Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has served as Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs for the second term in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under the former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob since August 2021 is now elected as Works Minister.
International Trade and Industry Minister – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz
Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz who has served as Minister of Finance for the second term in the Barisan National (BN) administration under the former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to November 2022 is now appointed as International Trade and Industry Minister.
Economic Minister – Rafizi Ramli
Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli is a Malaysian politician who has held the positions of Member of Parliament (MP) for Pandan from May 2013 to May 2018 and again since November 2022, and Minister of Economy in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since December 2022.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister – Mohamad Sabu
Mohamad bin Sabu, commonly known as Mat Sabu, is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Defence in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from May 2018 to the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020 is now appointed as Agriculture and Food Security Minister.
Higher Education Minister – Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin is a Malaysian politician who served as the 15th Menteri Besar of Johor from May 2013 to May 2018 is now appointed as Higher Education Minister.
Science and Technology Minister – Chang Lih Kang
Chang Lih Kang is a Malaysian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tanjong Malim since May 2018 which is now appointed as Science and Technology Minister.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister – Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
Nancy binti Shukri is a Malaysian politician from the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), a component party of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). She has served as Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture for the second term in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under the former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob from August 2021 to November 2022 which is now appointed as Women, Family and Community Development Minister.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister – Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub
Datuk Seri Salahuddin bin Ayub is a Malaysian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from May 2018 to his resignation and the collapse of the PH administration in February 2020 ia now appointed as Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister.
Health Minister – Dr Zaliha Mustafa
First-term Sekijang MP from PKR, Dr Zaliha has been appointed Health Minister in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister – Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad is a Malaysian politician from the People’s Justice Party (PKR), a component party of presently the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and formerly Pakatan Rakyat (PR) opposition coalitions who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Setiawangsa since May 2018 is now appointed as Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister.
Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister – Ewon Benedick
Ewon Benedick is a Malaysian politician who served as State Minister of Rural Development of Sabah in the Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN) administration under former Chief Minister Shafie Apdal from May 2018 to the collapse of the WARISAN state administration in September 2020 is now appointed as Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister.
Foreign Minister – Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir
Zambry bin Abdul Kadir is a Malaysian politician who served as the 11th Menteri Besar of Perak from February 2009 to the collapse of the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration in May 2018 is now appointed as Foreign Minister.
Tourism Minister – Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing
Dato Sri Tiong King Sing is a Malaysian politician who has served as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to China in Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) administrations under the former Prime Ministers Muhyiddin Yassin and Ismail Sabri Yaakob since April 2020 is now appointed as Tourism Minister.
Human Resource Minister – V Sivakumar
Sivakumar s/o Varatharaju Naidu better known as V. Sivakumar, is a Malaysian politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Batu Gajah since May 2013 is now appointed as Human Resource Minister.
Youth and Sports Minister – Hannah Yeoh
Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan is a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of Youth and Sports in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since December 2022.
Ministers In The Minister’s Department:
In Malaysia’s new Cabinet, there are four department ministers under Prime Minister department.
Law and Institutional Reform Minister – Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said
Dato’ Sri Azalina binti Othman Said is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department from July 2015 to the collapse of the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration in May 2018 is now appointed as Law and Institutional Reform Minister.
National Unity Minister – Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang
Datuk Aaron Ago anak Dagang is a Malaysian politician who has served as Deputy Minister of Health II for the second term in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under the former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Minister Khairy Jamaluddin since August 2021 is now appointed as National Unity Minister.
Religion Minister – Datuk Dr. Mohd Na’im Mokhtar
Dato’ Setia Dr. Mohd. Na’im Mokhtar is the Chief Judge of the Syariah Court of Malaysia since 1 April 2019 which is now appointed as Religion Minister.
Minister on Sabah and Sarawak Matters – Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali was once appointed as Political Secretary to the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Rina Harun, from 24 April 2020 to 16 August 2021 which is now appointed as Minister on Sabah and Sarawak Matters.
On Friday night’s live broadcast, Anwar announced the lineup of Malaysia new Cabinet, saying that various pro bono advisers, lead by Tan Sri Hassan Merican, the former president and chief executive officer of Petroliam Nasional Bhd, will assist the government with concerns, particularly those within the Finance Ministry (Petronas).
Anwar has stated that his Cabinet ministers include members of the leading coalitions in the unity government. Ministerial representation includes 15 from PH, 6 from BN, 5 from GPS, and 1 from GRS.
(Source: The Edge Markets)
