Azmin, Zuraida sign off as PN ministers

 

Zuraida Kamaruddin and Azmin Ali also resigned as ministers when the 22-month-long Pakatan Harapan government fell, but made a quick return.

PETALING JAYA: Azmin Ali and Zuraida Kamaruddin, who have long been painted as the villains of the Sheraton Move that brought down the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, have said their goodbyes as ministers under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration.

Azmin apologised for his shortcomings when leading the ministry of international trade and industry (Miti) under the PN government.

In a message on Twitter, the Gombak MP, said it was his priority to address economic problems of the nation and preserve jobs for the rakyat.

“While the economy is recovering, many have suffered during this brutal pandemic that hit the world. I apologise for all my shortcomings. It is an honour for me to serve you all,” he said.

Zuraida, who held the housing and local government portfolio, also thanked Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin for giving her the opportunity to serve in his Cabinet.

“My highest appreciation and thanks to Muhyiddin for his services and devotion to lead the country for almost two years. Now, he will lead the country as the caretaker prime minister starting today,” she said in a post on Facebook.

While the Ampang MP said it was not an easy task as the country was still struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic, she said Muhyiddin remained “steadfast and committed” to supporting the country.

“May the situation get better for our rakyat. May god protect Malaysia,” she said.

The duo were among the PKR leaders linked to the Sheraton Move, which toppled the PH government last year. They are currently with Bersatu and helped to form the PN government with Muhyiddin.

Azmin had served as economic affairs minister in the 22-month long PH administration while Zuraida was also the housing and local government minister. - FMT