Cabinet Reshuffle Delayed: Anwar Ibrahim's Announcement

Cabinet Shuffle on Hold: Anwar Ibrahim Awaits Return of Ministers on Leave Malaysia's political scene is buzzing with anticipation as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a delay in the cabinet reshuffle. Two ministerial positions remain vacant following recent resignations, but the Prime Minister clarified the situation during a press conference on May 29th, 2025. "It's not possible to replace them yet; they are still on leave," stated Anwar, as reported by Astro AWANI. The video shows Anwar responding to questions from reporters regarding the cabinet reshuffle after attending a meeting with the Prime Minister's Office staff. The ministers involved, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, submitted their resignation letters to Anwar on May 28th, 2025. Rafizi's resignation is effective June 17th, 2025, while Nik Nazmi's is effective July 4th, 2025. However, both ministers are currently utilizing their annual leave, extending from May 28th into June and July. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Anwar has received and approved their leave requests. This delay in the cabinet reshuffle highlights the impact of unforeseen circumstances on government processes and underscores the importance of respecting leave entitlements for high-ranking officials. The situation is expected to be resolved once the ministers return from their leave.