Finally, Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has slected
a team to his own liking! He had kept the original cabinet since he took over
from Tuan Dr Mahatir with only minor adjustments. Everyone seems to be pleased
with the new line up, praises from all quarters, except the Oppositions, of
course. There were a few surprises, like those who lost in their bids for
positions in their own parties are retained in contrary of predictions by
political analysts. And there is Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz who was in the center
of the recent "AP" controversy, was widely believed to be dropped. And to
everyone's surprise she retains her profolio of Minister of International Trade
and Industry. In spite of the great numbers of persons involved in the
reshuffle, the key positions remained unchanged. These are:
- Internal Security
- Foreign Affairs
- Home Affairs
- Defense
- Works
- Water and Communications
- International Trade and Industry
- Education.
They are all headed by the original ministers. Hence it is quite safe to say
that the core policy of Malaysia ruling coalition will be pretty the same
except with Datuk Seri Badawi's personal touch added.
This demonstrates that the criteria are based on ability and experience and not
on political power and popularity.
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