World · Malaysia Bureau
Zahid fears losing ministerial portfolio if cabinet reshuffled, Puad claims
A former Umno leader has alleged that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is concerned about losing his ministerial position in a potential cabinet reshuffle. The claim comes amid ongoing political realignments within the ruling coalition.
LSN Malaysia ·
Former Umno leader Puad Zarkashi has suggested that Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is anxious about potentially losing his ministerial portfolio should the cabinet be restructured, according to reports on Wednesday.
Puad also questioned the willingness of Barisan Nasional ministers to resign from their posts if their portfolios were reassigned as a result of the coalition's cooperation agreement with PAS in Melaka.
The remarks reflect ongoing tensions within Malaysia's political leadership regarding cabinet positions and the implications of recent coalition agreements between Umno, MCA, MIC, and PAS at the state level.
Cabinet reshuffles have been a recurring topic of discussion within ruling coalition circles, with questions persisting about the stability of ministerial appointments amid shifting political alliances. The comments underscore concerns among some party figures about the potential consequences of coalition realignments on individual political positions.