Cabinet reshuffle imminent as Perikatan government seeks to appease a restless UMNO

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Report: Cabinet reshuffle imminent as Perikatan government seeks to appease a restless Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration is thought to be mulling a Cabinet reshuffle that could see more Umno lawmakers within its ranks, reported Mingguan Malaysia.

Quoting an unnamed source, the Sunday edition of Utusan Malaysia reported the aim of the move would be to secure Umno’s support for the PN coalition.

Mingguan Malaysia added that the Cabinet reshuffle could take place as soon as tomorrow.

The issue of a lack of Umno representation in the Cabinet, where its lawmakers do not hold key portfolios, has been a thorn in the party’s side.

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