GE15: I was joking about sackings, says Ismail Sabri over quote on Perikatan ministers


KEPALA BATAS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob has made light of his previous statement that he should have sacked 12 Perikatan Nasional ministers from the Cabinet for sending a letter to the King objecting to the dissolution of Parliament.

He said his remark was taken out of context and he was merely kidding when he made the remark.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Mechanic jailed five years for ramming policeman, fracturing his arm
Airworthy helicopter, favourable weather before fatal crash, says preliminary report
New e-wages system to help implement minimum wage increase from June next year, says Ramanan
Zara Qairina inquest: Lawyers urge public to to avoid speculating as proceedings close
PeKa B40 to be rebranded as PekaSihat, says Fahmi
Proposed PM term limit, AG-PP split presented to Conference of Rulers, says Fahmi
RM18mil seizure sees drug ring busted before starting operations, three held including teen
Couple, three friends gifted cocaine-filled shoes for Japan holiday, says Bukit Aman
Businessman, brother sue MACC over asset declaration notice
Haze: Pasir Gudang, Larkin hit 'very unhealthy' API reading, 27 other areas in 'unhealthy' range as at 4pm

Others Also Read