Malaysia

‘Recycled cabinet’ doesn’t inspire investor confidence: Anwar

Opposition chief says many have been ministers for past 1½ years, but have no solid achievements to show for

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Aug 2021 5:27PM

‘Recycled cabinet’ doesn’t inspire investor confidence: Anwar
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the opposition will make it known if there are no government programmes that are better and more effective in dealing with Covid-19. – The Vibes file pic, August 27, 2021

by Azril Annuar

KUALA LUMPUR – Opposition chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lambasted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s ministerial picks, describing the line-up as a disappointing “recycled cabinet”.

In a brief Facebook Live video, the PKR president said the “new” ministers will not be able to inject economic confidence.

“As the opposition, we will monitor, comment and loudly object if there are no programmes that are better and more effective in dealing with Covid-19, and can bring meaningful changes to the livelihoods of Malaysians.

“But I believe it is clear that it (the cabinet) will not be able to inject new spirit or confidence into domestic and foreign investors.”

The Port Dickson MP took note that Ismail Sabri has given his cabinet members 100 days to demonstrate their performance.

However, he said, many, despite already being ministers for the past 1½ years, have yet to have strong achievements to show for.

Ismail Sabri’s cabinet line-up is essentially a reshuffling of his predecessor Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s picks, with only a few new faces. – The Vibes, August 27, 2021

Related News

Opinion / 2w

Why Bersama is not Malaysia’s best hope

Opinion / 4mth

A civilizational moment for Malaysia: From Al-Attas to Osman Bakar

Opinion / 5mth

Government Procurement Bill 2025: Evidence of government’s firm stance against corruption

Malaysia / 8mth

 PM’s claim of compliance on Sabah’s 40% share conflicts with court ruling, says Roger Chin

Malaysia / 9mth

Nation on right track towards economic objectives, say economists

Events / 9mth

Global leaders, thinkers, and advocates from across the Global South in KL for three-day conference

Spotlight

Malaysia

After Johor, the uncomfortable question for Anwar’s critics: Were we too impatient?

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Network School's business licences revoked, to cease operations tomorrow

Opinion

Orang Asli in Pahang: Token gestures or genuine recognition?

Malaysia

Tuition teacher sentenced to 105 years in prison and 70 lashes for raping daughter

Malaysia

Azam Baki denies involvement in RM178.29 million contract linked to brother’s company

Malaysia

Aminuddin urges NS voters to weigh manifesto promising benefits for M40 and B40 groups

Malaysia

No need to resign, PM has absolute power if there is doubt – Ahmad Zahid

World

Gaza’s water crisis deepens as families face thirst, disease and collapsing sanitation systems

You may be interested

Malaysia

Saifuddin: Immigration Dept on track to exceed RM5b revenue target this year

Malaysia

Who is Sarah? What we know about the Malaysian lawyer at the centre of the Karim Khan case

Malaysia

High Court to decide prosecution appeal in Papagomo sedition acquittal on July 31

Malaysia

Pemudah tightens action against illegal foreign business activities

Malaysia

Hajiji withdraws remark against Kapayan rep following request in Sabah assembly

Malaysia

No need to resign, PM has absolute power if there is doubt – Ahmad Zahid

Malaysia

Aminuddin urges NS voters to weigh manifesto promising benefits for M40 and B40 groups

Malaysia

Over 3 billion suspicious SMS, 2.5 billion fraudulent calls blocked by MCMC