https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhyiddin_cabinet
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| Date formed | 1 March 2020 |
|---|---|
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Al-Sultan Abdullah |
| Head of government | Muhyiddin Yassin |
| Total no. of ministers | 32 |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | PN led Coalition government |
| Opposition parties | |
| Opposition leaders | Anwar Ibrahim (since 18 May 2020) |
| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 14th Malaysian Parliament |
| Predecessor | Seventh Mahathir cabinet |
The Muhyiddin cabinet was formed on 10 March 2020, nine days after Muhyiddin Yassin was appointed as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
History[edit]
Mahathir Mohamad resigned as Prime Minister on 24 February 2020,[1] marking the end of the seventh Mahathir cabinet, where Muhyiddin was Minister of Home Affairs. A combination of factors, including Muhyiddin's decision to pull out his own party (BERSATU) out of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition[2], the sacking of Mohamed Azmin Ali and Zuraida Kamaruddin from People's Justice Party (PKR) for initiating the "Sheraton Move"[3] and the resignation of nine other Members of Parliament (MPs) aligned to Azmin from PKR[4], resulted in the ruling coalition losing a simple majority in the Dewan Rakyat, leaving itself hung. However, at the request of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Mahathir stayed on as interim Prime Minister until a new Prime Minister is appointed.
Following the leadership vacuum, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong summoned all MPs to the Istana Negara (National Palace) on 26 and 27 February to gauge their support for a new prime minister. PH initially wanted Mahathir to return, but later named Anwar Ibrahim to the post[5] based on Mahathir's promise to pass the baton to Anwar before retracting the nomination for another time.[6] The proposed return of Mahathir received cross community support from BERSATU, Barisan Nasional (BN), Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN), Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS) and other political parties represented in the Parliament. However, BN, PAS and GPS opposed the return of Democratic Action Party (DAP) to the governing coalition, the same way Mahathir opposed the return of "kleptocrats and traitors" to the same.
On 28 February, the National Palace stated that none of Prime Minister's candidates, namely Mahathir, Anwar, Muhyiddin or the self-nominated Bung Moktar Radin, obtained a simple majority in the Dewan Rakyat to form a government. Therefore, His Majesty gave another chance to leaders of all political parties represented in the Parliament to propose a new Prime Minister on the following day.
As a result, His Majesty has decided to appoint Muhyiddin as Prime Minister according to Articles 40(2)(a) and 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution following His Majesty's belief that Muhyiddin could command the majority of the Dewan Rakyat,[7] Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja (Comptroller of the National Palace) Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin announced in a palace statement. According to PAS Secretary-General Takiyuddin Hassan, Muhyiddin was supported by 114 MPs representing BERSATU, BN, PAS, GBS and GPS.[8] Sarawak Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg later announced that GPS is not a part of the newly-created Perikatan Nasional (National Alliance) coalition but a party that provides confidence and supply to Muhyiddin.
Despite Mahathir's claim that he received support from 114 MPs to return to premiership at the night before Muhyiddin's swearing-in, Muhyiddin was sworn in as the eighth Prime Minister[9] at 10.33 in the morning of 1 March.
Composition[edit]
On 9 March 2020, Muhyiddin announced his Cabinet of 32 ministers and 38 deputy ministers. The Cabinet includes six technocrats who was appointed as Senators on 10 March 2020 before taking office.[10][11] The position of Deputy Prime Minister was kept vacant as "there is no need to appoint one". Instead, the Senior Ministers will deputise for the Prime Minister in his absence should such necessity arises.[12]
Ministers[edit]
As of 1 March 2020, the Cabinet comprises:[13]
PPBM (11) BN (11) GPS (4) PAS (3) Independent (2) PBS (1)
PPBM (11) BN (11) GPS (4) PAS (3) Independent (2) PBS (1)
Deputy Ministers[edit]
| Portfolio | Office Bearer | Party | Constituency | Took Office | Left Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department     | Arthur Joseph Kurup MP (Economic Affairs) | BN (PBRS) | Pensiangan | 10 March 2020 | Incumbent | |
| Datin Mastura Tan Sri Mohd. Yazid MP (Special Functions) | BN (UMNO) | Kuala Kangsar | ||||
| Dato' Eddin Syazlee Shith MP (Parliament and Law) | PPBM | Kuala Pilah | ||||
| Ustaz Haji Ahmad Marzuk Shaary MP (Religious Affairs) | PAS | Pengkalan Chepa | ||||
| Dato' Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib MP (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) | GPS (PBB) | Mukah | ||||
Deputy Minister of Finance  | Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri MP | PPBM | Kudat | |||
| Mohd. Shahar Abdullah MP | BN (UMNO) | Paya Besar | ||||
Deputy Minister of Defence | Dato' Sri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz MP | PPBM | Tanah Merah | |||
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs  | Jonathan Yasin MP | Ranau | ||||
| Dato' Sri Dr. Haji Ismail Haji Mohamed Said MP | BN (UMNO) | Kuala Krau | ||||
Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry | Datuk Lim Ban Hong | BN (MCA) | Senator | |||
Deputy Minister of Education  | Muslimin Yahaya MP | PPBM | Sungai Besar | |||
| Dato' Dr. Mah Hang Soon | BN (MCA) | Senator | ||||
Deputy Minister of Environment and Water | Dato' Dr. Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad | BN (UMNO) | ||||
Deputy Minister of Federal Territories | Dato' Sri Dr. Edmund Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu MP | PPBM | Segamat | |||
Deputy Minister of Transport | Tuan Haji Hasbi Haji Habibollah MP | GPS (PBB) | Limbang | |||
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries | Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad Hamzah MP | BN (UMNO) | Jasin | |||
| Dato' Haji Che Abdullah Mat Nawi MP | PAS | Tumpat | ||||
Deputy Minister of Health  | Dato' Dr. Haji Noor Azmi Ghazali MP | PPBM | Bagan Serai | |||
| Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang MP | GPS (PRS) | Kanowit | ||||
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Art | Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Gapari Kitingan MP | STAR | Keningau | |||
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government | Dato' Sri Dr. Haji Ismail Haji Abd. Muttalib MP | BN (UMNO) | Maran | |||
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Dato' Haji Kamarudin Jaffar MP | PPBM | Bandar Tun Razak | |||
Deputy Minister of Higher Education | Dato' Dr. Mansor Othman MP | Nibong Tebal | ||||
Deputy Minister of Human Resources | Tuan Haji Awang Solahuddin Hashim MP | PAS | Pendang | |||
Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs | Dato' Haji Rosol Wahid MP | PPBM | Hulu Terengganu | |||
Deputy Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives | Datuk Wira Hajjah Mas Ermieyati Haji Samsudin MP | Masjid Tanah | ||||
Deputy Minister of Rural Development  | Dato' Sri Abdul Rahman Mohamad MP | BN (UMNO) | Lipis | |||
| Dato Henry Sum Agong MP | GPS (PBB) | Lawas | ||||
Deputy Minister of Works | Datuk Dr. Shahruddin Md. Salleh MP | PPBM | Sri Gading | 4 June 2020[14] | ||
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | Tuan Haji Ahmad Amzad Hashim MP | PAS | Kuala Terengganu | Incumbent | ||
Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources | Ali Anak Biju MP | PPBM | Saratok | |||
Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities | Willie Anak Mongin MP | Puncak Borneo | ||||
| Dato' Sri Dr. Wee Jeck Seng MP | BN (MCA) | Tanjung Piai | ||||
Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development | Dato' Hajjah Siti Zailah Mohd. Yusoff MP | PAS | Rantau Panjang | |||
Deputy Minister of National Unity | Dato' Sri Ti Lian Ker | BN (MCA) | Senator | 5 May 2020 [15][16] | ||
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports | Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal | PPBM | 10 March 2020 | |||
Deputy Minister of Communication and Multimedia | Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin MP | BN (UMNO) | Padang Besar | |||
Changes[edit]
Under this Cabinet:
- Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry was renamed as Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries.
- Ministry of Economic Affairs was returned to the Prime Minister's Department in its original form as economic affairs portfolio.
- A single Ministry of Education was divided into two separate ministries. Ministry of Higher Education was reinstated.
- Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change and Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources were reorganised into three different ministries, namely Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and Ministry of Environment.
- Ministry of National Unity was established as a result of separation of national unity portfolio from the Prime Minister's Department.
- Ministry of Primary Industries was renamed as Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities.
- Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development was renamed as Ministry of Women and Family.
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