Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday (Dec 12), Malaysian daily The Star reported, citing sources.

The prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the report.

An announcement will likely be made before a swearing-in ceremony at the national palace at 3 pm on Tuesday, an unnamed official told The Star.

The reshuffle would involve several ministries, the report said.

The rejig comes a little over a year since Anwar took office in November 2022, and as he looks to strengthen his administration amid concerns over a slowing economy.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had said in October a reshuffle was needed to fill a Cabinet post left empty following the death of a minister in July. Reuters

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