KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — PAS and MCA congratulated Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on their new appointments as the Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Minister respectively.

PAS president Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said that Ismail Sabri is the right person for the post as he has vast experience in the Cabinet.

“The appointment is correct based on his experience as a Minister and Senior Minister. He is also the most senior Umno leader in the Pakatan Nasional (PN) government’s Cabinet.

“PAS is confident that he will be able to help the Prime Minister in managing the country, especially in turning the National Recovery Plan into a success amid the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said in a statement today.

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Takiyuddin also pointed out that Hishammuddin’s appointment will bring unity among the Cabinet members as he said the latter is capable of working together with everyone.

“He was also a senior member in the previous government and believed to be able join forces with all the current Cabinet members in bringing Malaysia to a respectable level internationally,” he added.

In a separate statement, MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon hopes that the appointments will allow the Cabinet members to work closely and focus on defeating the pandemic.

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“MCA welcomes and supports both the appointments. We believe that the relevant appointments will further consolidate and strengthen the administration of the federal government.

“Both Ismail Sabri and Hishammuddin are experienced Cabinet Ministers. Our party believes that they will make more significant contributions to the nation and rakyat,” he said.

Chong also said that MCA will work closely with the duo and also all Cabinet members with the continued focus of defeating the pandemic, revitalising the economy and aiding the people during these difficult times.

Earlier, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a statement announced the latest appointment in the Cabinet.

PMO also said that the appointments have been presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and take effect immediately.

Both Ismail Sabri and Hishammuddin will still retain their initial portfolios as defence minister and foreign affairs minister respectively.