Government bigwig Johari Abdul Ghani defends the practice of filling empty cabinet seats with temporary replacements. The Plantation and Commodities Minister claims these stopgap appointments keep the political machine running smoothly. Parliament kicks off its latest session on July 21 and lawmakers will fire tough questions at ministers. Cabinet vacancies would leave government departments rudderless during crucial debates. Johari himself grabbed the reins at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability after the previous boss quit.
The veteran politician argues that acting appointments tackle urgent business that cannot wait for permanent replacements. Malaysia's 13th development plan requires immediate attention from the Economy Ministry. Someone must step up and push through critical decisions within the next couple of months. Johari made these comments while addressing party faithful at an Umno gathering in Kuantan. The Chief Secretary officially handed him the environmental portfolio with immediate effect yesterday.
Two major resignations rocked the cabinet recently as political casualties mounted from internal party battles. Nik Nazmi walked away from his environmental job on May 28 after losing his PKR leadership position. Rafizi Ramli abandoned his economy post on June 17 following a similar electoral defeat within the party ranks. Deputy Finance Minister Amir Hamzah stepped into the economy role as an interim replacement. Both fallen ministers paid the price for their failed attempts to retain senior positions during PKR's internal elections held earlier.
The veteran politician argues that acting appointments tackle urgent business that cannot wait for permanent replacements. Malaysia's 13th development plan requires immediate attention from the Economy Ministry. Someone must step up and push through critical decisions within the next couple of months. Johari made these comments while addressing party faithful at an Umno gathering in Kuantan. The Chief Secretary officially handed him the environmental portfolio with immediate effect yesterday.
Two major resignations rocked the cabinet recently as political casualties mounted from internal party battles. Nik Nazmi walked away from his environmental job on May 28 after losing his PKR leadership position. Rafizi Ramli abandoned his economy post on June 17 following a similar electoral defeat within the party ranks. Deputy Finance Minister Amir Hamzah stepped into the economy role as an interim replacement. Both fallen ministers paid the price for their failed attempts to retain senior positions during PKR's internal elections held earlier.
