PM not attending swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet after coming into contact with Covid-19 patient


PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister will not be attending the swearing in ceremony for ministers and deputy ministers as he is undergoing self-quarantine after coming into contact with a Covid-19 patient.

The event to be held at Istana Negara is scheduled to begin at 2.30pm on Monday (Aug 30).

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