Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim Expands Cabinet in Reshuffle

High-profile names return, pension fund chief named second finance minister amid economic challenges

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reshuffled his cabinet, expanding it from 28 to 31 full ministers, with five new ministers being sworn in and one being dropped altogether.
High-profile names who served as ministers in previous administrations have returned, including the Minister of Health Dzulkefly Ahmad and Minister of Digital Gobind Singh.
Amir Hamzah Azizan, the head of Malaysia’s biggest pension fund, was named the country’s second finance minister, sharing the finance portfolio with Anwar.
Anwar's cabinet reshuffle shows his priority is to steady the ship domestically by tapping more on experienced hands and technocrats, especially given the economic challenges.
Analysts have pointed out that the cabinet reshuffle was a missed opportunity to make more sweeping changes and replace some ministers who have been criticised for below-par performances.