:Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially began his duties as Finance Minister.
Clad in a blue suit, he arrived at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) building compound at 7.58 am and was welcomed by deputy secretary-general of Treasury (Policy) Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
Also on hand to greet the Prime Minister were deputy secretary-general of Treasury (Investment) Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin and deputy secretary-general of Treasury (Management) Datin Rashidah Mohd Sies.
Anwar was then seen entering his office, which is on level 12 to attend a closed-door briefing with MOF officials.
Prior to this, Anwar, 75, held the finance minister portfolio for eight years from 1991 to 1998, under the premiership of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar was sworn in before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on Nov 24.
On Dec 2, Anwar announced the unity government Cabinet line-up comprising two Deputy Prime Ministers and 25 Cabinet ministers. - Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cautioned Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin against challenging his government regarding the issue of RM600 billion funds that were allegedly misappropriated by the government under the latter's administration.
The prime minister said that based on the information obtained, there were some processes and procedures that were not followed by the PN government and that there were companies with interest involving families involved.
"So, don't challenge me. I want to focus on governing the country, driving economic growth and providing welfare to the people.
"But, once we are challenged, we will have to look into things," said Anwar in his first press conference as Finance Minister - Bernama
Projek tebatan banjir bernilai RM7 bilion diteliti semula, kata PM pic.twitter.com/P5e53Yodom
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Perdana Menteri @anwaribrahim hari ini memulakan tugas secara rasmi sebagai Menteri Kewangan.
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Beliau yang mengenakan sut serba biru tiba di perkarangan Kementerian Kewangan pukul 7.58 pagi.@MOFmalaysia pic.twitter.com/eDXdbHAmsG