Standing by the party president and decade-long familial ties were the key factors for both Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek being retained in their respective positions following the recently concluded cabinet reshuffle, according to PKR insiders.
The government has been urged to implement promised reforms and policies in 2024, if it wants to anchor better economic prospects over the medium-term, said Socio-Economist Research Centre executive director and economist Lee Heng Guie.
Malaysia’s economic outlook for 2024 is set for expansion and growth, subject to the government’s effectiveness in executing its domestic policies, foreign investment, and governance structures.
The Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 which is set to be tabled on Tuesday is expected to include new amendments involving aspects such as compounds and the inclusion of educational enforcement, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
The Health Ministry, through its Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre, is ready to handle any possible outbreak or pandemic in the near future, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
