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Hishammuddin promoted to help strengthen Malaysia's bilateral ties

The minister with special functions, who will also retain his defence portfolio, becomes 10th minister in the PMO

Published Wed, Apr 12, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA'S Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has been appointed minister with special functions in a move that effectively boosts him to third rank within the establishment.

At the same time, the appointment by Prime Minister Najib Razak helps keep his deputy Zahid Hamidi in check, and to a lesser extent Umno youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, said political analysts.

In a statement on Wednesday announcing the appointment, Mr Najib said Mr Hishammuddin has been appointed special functions…

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