KUALA LUMPUR - Seven ministers, including two new appointees, and eight new deputy ministers took their oath of office, allegiance and secrecy today before His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara here.
The swearing-in took place at the Singgahsana Kecil of the palace at 10 am.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was present at the ceremony.
Yesterday, Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, announced the appointment of new ministers and deputy ministers, as well as the reshuffling of several portfolios, following several vacancies within the MADANI Government Cabinet and the need for adjustments.
The ministers and deputy ministers also signed the instrument of appointment, witnessed by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.
The ministers are:
- Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, previously Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has been appointed as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister.
The newly appointed deputy ministers are:
- Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.
- Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
The ceremony concluded with a photo session before they left Istana Negara at 10.45 am. December 17, 2025
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