New ministers, deputy ministers arrive at Istana ahead of swearing-in ceremony


KUALA LUMPUR: Several ministers and deputy ministers have arrived at Istana Negara on Monday (Aug 30) to attend the swearing- in ceremony for the new Cabinet.

Incoming Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu's vehicle was seen entering Pintu 2 of the Palace at 1.35pm.

Several other ministers including incoming Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun were also seen entering the grounds at 1.45pm.

Other cars with deputy ministers and ministers' emblems were also seen arriving but could not be identified by the media.

The vehicle carrying former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was also spotted arriving along with other VIPs and dignitaries.

Those attending will go through a temperature check at the Istana Negara gates before allowed in.

The swearing-in ceremony for all Cabinet members under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's new administration will be held at 2.30pm.

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