After complaints, Dr M says no to Education


PETALING JAYA: With the many complaints over his plan to hold two portfolios, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has decided not to take up the job of Education Minister.

The Education Minister-designate is now political newcomer Dr Maszlee Malik, who joined Pribumi on March 12.

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