Cabinet reshuffle may be on the cards - Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated there may be a cabinet reshuffle under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim soon.

He said one of the reasons was to fill the post of the domestic trade and cost of living minister following the demise of Salahuddin Ayub.

“Probably there is (reshuffle). I think it will be soon,” he told the media after attending the Special Putrajaya Umno Leadership Gathering today.

Asked about rumours that he will be appointed to head the Home Ministry following the reshuffle, Zahid said he was prepared to shoulder any responsibility entrusted to him.

“I also saw such a poster but the prime minister has not told me yet. Actually, I am prepared to serve any ministry, the important thing is that the cabinet reaches a consensus.

“Even though I am holding the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, I am at the same time heading several cabinet-level committees and task forces which involved various ministries and I’m bearing such responsibilities in the interest of the existing unity government,” he said.

In this regard, Zahid said as Umno president and BN chairperson, he hoped the Federal Territory Ministry would be created again in the latest cabinet reshuffle.

The Bagan Datuk MP served as home minister from 2013 to 2018, under the Najib Abdul Razak administration.

Visiting Umno divisions

Meanwhile, Zahid said he has decided to visit all 191 Umno divisions nationwide, to cover issues related to party affairs, including current issues involving legislation, politics and others.

“It is important that they (Umno members) themselves come and listen to explanations from me and the team who will explain the political aspects, legal aspects, and some other issues…

“Because we know that communication… is very important. More importantly, if there is a personal touch through oral communication by top leaders of the organisation,” he said.

Zahid said he was committed to meeting Umno members in every division via the conservative approach even though the tour would take a long time.

- Bernama

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