NEWLY appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has dismissed race-based criticism of her appointment as the first non-Malay to hold the portfolio. The Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Dec 16 sparked online debate, particularly about the appointment of non-Malays to both the Minister and Deputy Minister positions for Federal Territories. Drawing on this experience, our administration will prioritise close cooperation with all Federal Territories MPs. “It is vital to preserve traditional Malay villages in Federal Territories. Yeoh also shared her vision for the Federal Territories to be “clean in form and substance.”“This is not just about cleanliness but also clean in governance.

Source: The Star December 22, 2025 06:09 UTC