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https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/05/15/najib-unnveils-new-transformational-cabinet/

 

There are five new faces - the Hindraf chairman, TI-Malaysia president, Maybank CEO and two young Umno Mps.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak today unveiled a new, dynamic cabinet to drive through his ambitious economic and political transformation agenda.

The cabinet includes a mix of technocrats and civil society representatives, who bring valuable experience from outside government, as well as experienced ministers and younger faces. The cabinet also draws on Malaysia’s diverse ethnic communities.

“The new cabinet will be responsible for delivering transformation in Malaysia and continuing the economic and political reforms that began four years ago,” said Najib while announcing his cabinet. He was flanked by his deputy Muhyiddin Yassin and Chief Secretary to the Government Ali Hamsa.

“The new ministers bring both the measured calm of experience, and the vibrant energy of new ideas; a grounding in anti-corruption and human rights law, and an appreciation for the dynamism of the private sector.

“Over the past months and years, divisions have opened up in Malaysian society. Now it is time for all of us, in government and beyond, to put the bitterness behind us, and work towards national reconciliation – and national unity.

“It is in that spirit that I have asked these men and women to serve, not just as ministers, but as a unity Cabinet. Together we will act to bring about national reconciliation, secure Malaysia’s economic future, and build a stronger, more harmonious society,” he said.

New faces in Najib’s cabinet include:

• Paul Low, anti-corruption campaigner and President of Transparency International (Malaysia), who will be a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

• P Waytha Moorthy, human rights activist and chairman of HINDRAF, an NGO that campaigns for equal rights for Malaysian Indians, who will be a Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

• Abdul Wahid Omar, President and CEO of Maybank, one of Southeast Asia’s top five banks that serves 22 million customers, who will be a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

• Khairy Jamaluddin, the 37 year-old MP re-elected MP for Rembau with a tripled majority of over 18,000 votes, who will be Minister for Youth & Sports.

• Abdul Rahman Dahlan, MP for Kota Belud in Sabah, who will lead the new Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing & Local Government.

Vejay.Chin
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