Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that cabinet reorganizations fall exclusively under the prime minister's authority and are never subject to cabinet discussion. The Rural and Regional Development Minister made the remarks when asked whether a special cabinet session scheduled for that afternoon would address reshuffling matters, following Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Ewon Benedick's resignation submitted Monday morning.
Ahmad Zahid confirmed the special meeting would instead concentrate on Sabah's 40 percent revenue entitlement dispute. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair the session to determine whether the government should appeal a High Court ruling granting Sabah 40 percent of revenues collected within the state. The decision will follow consultation with the Attorney-General before any appeal is filed.
Ahmad Zahid confirmed the special meeting would instead concentrate on Sabah's 40 percent revenue entitlement dispute. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will chair the session to determine whether the government should appeal a High Court ruling granting Sabah 40 percent of revenues collected within the state. The decision will follow consultation with the Attorney-General before any appeal is filed.
