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Reuters
13 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call
MANILA, June 3 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a "bold reset" of his administration, his executive secretary said on Tuesday. The call for "courtesy resignations" came in the wake of the disappointing performances by Marcos-backed candidates in the country's recent midterm elections. Speaking at a press briefing, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed that Marcos had decided to keep several key officials, including the secretaries of agriculture, education, labour, health, and social welfare. Marcos had earlier maintained his core economic team, along with the heads of the defense, justice, and interior departments. Bersamin also clarified that Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will remain in his role until Congress confirms his appointment as the Philippines' permanent representative to the United Nations. Manalo was initially expected to step down by July 31. Performance reviews for other senior officials, including undersecretaries, are still ongoing, Bersamin added. "If you are asking for blood, there will still be blood," he said, suggesting further changes could follow.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
‘My name isn't even on the list': Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin denies lobbying for federal role, leaves decision to Anwar
SEREMBAN, June 1 – Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has reportedly denied any interest in a federal Cabinet post, saying his priority remains on administering the state effectively. He dismissed speculation that he might be considered for a ministerial role following the recent resignations of two of his party mates, saying the decision lies entirely with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'I'm not lobbying for any position and I believe it's best to leave that to the Prime Minister to decide. My name isn't even on the list, so no worries,' he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia yesterday. Aminuddin, who is also a PKR vice-president, reiterated that Cabinet appointments are at the discretion of the party president and prime minister. The speculation emerged after Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli resigned as economy minister, while Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad stepped down as minister of natural resources and environmental after losing in the PKR party elections. Aminuddin were among those who defended their vice-president posts. He received the third most votes after Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Science Minister Chang Lih Kang won the fourth post. Anwar has today again dismissed speculation of Cabinet reshuffle, assuring the public that the unity government remains stable and operational despite several ministers currently on leave. He said there is no urgency for changes within the Cabinet for now despite the two resignations.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
PM says it again: No urgent need for Cabinet reshuffle, unity govt remains stable despite Rafizi and Nik Nazmi's exit
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again dismissed speculation of Cabinet reshuffle, assuring the public that the unity government remains stable and operational despite several ministers currently on leave. He said there is no urgency for changes within the Cabinet for now, despite the resignations of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad 'There is no need for any drastic changes or Cabinet reshuffles,' he told reporters when met at Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2025 here. 'The ministers have been given time to reflect on what they want to do and they are on leave. I have only approved their leave requests.' Rafizi and Nik Nazmi had announced their resignations from their ministerial posts this week after failing to retain their leadership positions as PKR deputy president and vice president in the recent party elections. MORE TO COME
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Loke says ‘transport minister stays' as Cabinet reshuffle talk swirls
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today said there was no mention of a Cabinet reshuffle during his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon. Asked whether the recent resignations of two ministers were discussed, Loke said he had not been informed of any changes to the Cabinet. 'I wasn't informed on any changes of ministers,' he answered briefly, after chairing the National Logistics Task Force Meeting at the Le Meridien hotel here. 'He (Anwar) said the transport minister stays,' Loke added in jest. This morning, Anwar said he has not yet considered a Cabinet reshuffle. According to a Bernama report, the Prime Minister explained that, in principle, Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who have decided to resign from the Cabinet, are currently on leave and cannot be replaced at this time. Yesterday, Rafizi and Nik Nazmi announced their resignations from the Cabinet, effective June 17 and July 4, respectively, following their defeats in the PKR polls last week. Rafizi and Nik Nazmi failed to retain their positions as deputy president and vice president of PKR, respectively. The Prime Minister's Office, in a statement last night, announced that Anwar has received letters from the two ministers requesting leave and tendering their resignations from the Cabinet posts. The statement also confirmed that Anwar has approved their leave requests, and any further decisions will be communicated by the Prime Minister.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Anwar says Cabinet reshuffle not considered yet as Rafizi, Nik Nazmi on leave
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he has not yet considered a Cabinet reshuffle. He explained that, in principle, Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who have decided to resign from the Cabinet, are currently on leave and cannot be replaced at this time. 'They are still on leave. We cannot replace ministers who are currently on leave,' he told reporters after the monthly assembly with the staff of the Prime Minister's Department today. Yesterday, Rafizi and Nik Nazmi announced their resignations from the Cabinet, effective June 17 and July 4, respectively, following their defeats in the 2025 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) party polls last week. Rafizi and Nik Nazmi failed to retain their positions as Deputy President and Vice President of PKR, respectively. The Prime Minister's Office, in a statement yesterday, announced that Anwar has received letters from the two ministers requesting leave and tendering their resignations from the Cabinet posts. The statement also confirmed that Anwar has approved their leave requests, and any further decisions will be communicated by the Prime Minister. — Bernama
