Tall order for new Foreign Minister


HE has helmed several ministries in the last 20 years but by his own admission, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has kept a secret for a long time – his wish to join one particular ministry.

That dream came true this week when the 59-year-old Umno politician was appointed Foreign Minister. The moment he arrived at Wisma Putra after the first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Hishammuddin was in his element.

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