Muhyiddin’s Cabinet a surprising and unconventional move


PUTRAJAYA: Describing his Cabinet as one that aims to fulfil the aspirations of the people, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has made some surprising selections in his line-up of ministers.

In an unconventional appointment, the Prime Minister named Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, group chief executive officer of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd as Finance Minister.

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