Anwar’s decision to hold finance minister post due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’: Malaysian economic minister

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The decision was tough because various parties in the unity government wanted the finance minister post to be on their side, said Rafizi Ramli.

PUTRAJAYA: The decision by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to concurrently hold the finance portfolio was a “suitable” one considering the “extraordinary circumstances” in his unity government, said Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Mr Anwar’s unity government comprises of Pakatan Harapan coalition, of which he leads, Barisan Nasional , Gabungan Parti Sarawak and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah . “As it’s an extraordinary situation now, this is a suitable decision at this point - that the prime minister be finance minister so the appointment doesn't become an issue for the different coalitions.”

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