DPM post not discussed yet - Ismail Sabri

The question as to which party representative will be named deputy prime minister (DPM) should Barisan Nasional (BN) win the 15th general election (GE15) has not been discussed, Caretaker Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

“The matter (proposed names for DPM) have not been discussed… (whether) candidates be from Umno, Sabah or Sarawak, all these will be decided when we win,” he told reporters after a meet-and-greet session with a section of the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency electorate near Uptown Damansara in Sungai Buloh yesterday.

Earlier, accompanied by BN Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin, Ismail Sabri dropped by a ‘tom yam’ eatery nearby and mingled with customers there.

Ismail Sabri, who is also an Umno vice-president, appealed to the Sungai Buloh electorate to vote for Khairy, who is the outgoing health minister, as their MP.

 In the polls on Nov 19, Khairy is in a seven-cornered fight, including against Ramanan Ramakrishnan from Pakatan Harapan.

Khairy, meanwhile, said he will accept any position in the cabinet should BN helm the government after GE15.

“I have a good relationship with the prime minister, so I will always support him in the cabinet in whatever capacity,” he said.

- Bernama

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