PM Anwar set to reshuffle Malaysian Cabinet on Tuesday: Reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to announce changes to his Cabinet on Tuesday (Dec 12) in his first leadership reshuffle since taking power a year ago, according to various reports by Malaysian media. 

The Star, citing “highly placed” sources, reported that the Cabinet reshuffle is likely to affect “several ministries” and could see the return of “several senior MPs who had previously served as ministers”. 

It added that a few MPs may make their debut as ministers. 

The report also said that new ministers will be informed of a rehearsal taking place at Istana Negara and that a swearing-ceremony will be held at 3pm. 

Moreover, Malaysiakini reported that news agency Bernama has issued a notice to the media that new Cabinet appointees will be sworn in around 2.30pm at Istana Negara on Tuesday. 

Broadcaster Astro Awani reported that the reshuffle will involve “more than six people” and that some ministers will be “swapping portfolios”.