Azmin as Ismail Sabri’s deputy? Mere rumours meant to thwart Umno veep’s PM candidacy

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KUALA LUMPUR – Speculations that Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will deputise Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a new-look cabinet are being created to scuttle the Umno vice-president’s chances of becoming the prime minister.

Responding to a viral poster congratulating Ismail and Azmin for their appointments as the country’s number one and two respectively, a source in the former’s camp said no such agreement has been reached.

Another Umno insider told The Vibes it would be shocking if Azmin, who is Bersatu supreme council member, is indeed chosen as the deputy prime minister.

This, according to him, is considering the former international trade and industry minister is seen as a polarising figure who has lost a lot of political support.

“This is especially following his active role in the Sheraton Move last year and considering his sub-par performance as a minister.

“Azmin is not a candidate that Umno will support.”


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