AFTER Malaysia's very first general election, our country’s inaugural Cabinet was formed on Aug 1, 1955. VERDICT:TRUETHE first Cabinet of the Federation of Malaya had 10 ministers, who were assisted by two deputy ministers and three junior ministers (Menteri Muda). This inaugural Cabinet was formed just a few days on Aug 1, 1955 after the country’s first general election on July 27, 1955. All 15 members of the Cabinet were appointed after getting the royal approval from the Malay Rulers at that time. Another three British officials also had important government posts at that time, namely the chief secretary, attorney general and government secretary," said the Archives.
