Ismail Sabri named DPM

In the spotlight: Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri sharing a light moment in this file photo. Ismail Sabri has been appointed as Deputy Prime Minister. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is now Deputy Prime Minister, bringing an end to all speculation on who will be appointed to the Number Two post in the Perikatan Nasional-led government.

With the appointment, Ismail Sabri will assist Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in managing and administering the country, meeting the needs of the people and looking into their well-being at a time when the country is facing health and economic crises, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a media statement yesterday.