Economists have welcomed the appointment of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) CEO Amir Hamzah Azizan as second finance minister in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday.

Sunway University economics professor Yeah Kim Leng said being a technocrat with a proven track record, Amir’s appointment would greatly complement Anwar’s efforts to restore trust and integrity in the country’s financial administration.

“He will play a critical role in...