Ex-minister: Reduce Cabinet size to 22 ministries


PETALING JAYA: It is possible to downsize the next Cabinet to a maximum of 22 ministries, according to a former de facto law minister.

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who served in that role under Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s administration, said these were among the suggestions that he had mooted with the Civil Service Department (JPA).

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