The new cabinet will reveal deals for PM's post: Analyst

Published: Aug 20, 2021 10:58 AM | Updated: Aug 20, 2021 3:50 PM

With Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob confirmed as Malaysia's new prime minister, analyst James Chin predicts that any deals struck to secure support for Ismail's position will be revealed through the new cabinet line-up.

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