Give my father a chance as PM - Ismail's son

 

Reviving the country from the scourge of Covid-19 would be an arduous task for Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who was appointed as the ninth prime minister yesterday.

Therefore, Nashriq, the 29-year-old son of the Umno vice-president, hopes the people in the country would give his father a chance to prove his capability in steering the nation.

"I hope Malaysians would give him a chance in leading the nation and offer kind prayers. It is not an easy task to take on, but we are confident he would try his best to rehabilitate our country,” he said when contacted by Bernama.

The third of four siblings believed the new responsibilities would be implemented well, given the wide experience his father has acquired.

Asked about Ismail’s reaction on being appointed as prime minister, Nashriq said: “He was grateful to Allah and thankful to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for appointing him as prime minister.”

Nashriq also shared the attributes of the Bera MP who according to him is a loving person who is close to the family despite being busy with his duties in the government and also the party.

Yesterday, Ismail’s appointment as the ninth prime minister was announced through a statement issued by Istana Negara and the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 2.30pm today.

The appointment was consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in accordance with Article 40 (2) (a) and Article 43 (2) (a) of the Federal Constitution, after holding a special discussion with the Malay Rulers for two hours at Istana Negara.

Ismail, 61, who was previously the deputy prime minister, was appointed to the post after Muhyiddin Yassin announced his resignation as prime minister on Aug 16, following the loss of majority support of Dewan Rakyat members.

- Bernama