Singapore Columnist Says Mohd Azmin Ali Being Groomed To Be Next Malaysian Prime Minister

Mahathir's move to empower Economic Affairs Minister alarms Anwar's supporters

Shannon Teoh

Malaysia Bureau Chief

Malaysia's PM entrusting Azmin Ali with wide powers over economy

could stoke rivalries and allow him upper hand over Anwar 

Azmin, as Minister of Economic Affairs, will oversee Petronas, Khazanah, PNB 

which are collectively worth more than RM1 trillion (S$335 billion).

Felda, Tabung Haji also under Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA)

move to empower Azmin trigger alarm bells among Anwar supporters 

Azmin and his lieutenant Zuraida are rival faction within PKR

facing off against Anwar, Wan Azizah 

Granting MEA portfolio to Azmin huge gesture by Dr M 

transfer of Petronas, Khazanah and over 60 other companies 

In negotiations PKR's bid for finance, home affairs, defence, education - rebuffed

Azmin - seen as Dr M's preferred successor - given MEA

a move that will curb Anwar's influence in PH

aggressive moves by Dr M 

Council of Eminent Persons more influence than Cabinet

Anwar's camp has pushed back

some loyalists accusing Premier of overreach 

Dr M secured support from DAP 

Lim Guan Eng country's first Chinese Finance Minister in 44 yrs

In one week, Zahid Hamidi, Hadi Awang, Abang Johari met Dr M

Abang Jo to lead Sarawak out of BN next week

dividing demoralised BN that lost power 

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/pkr-deputy-president-gets-wider-powers


My comments :  The Coverage has also suggested that Azmin Ali is being groomed to be the next Prime Minister.

Check out  :  https://thecoverage.my/news/charismatic-pkr-azmin-ali-touted-new-malaysia-future-leader-new-chapter-new-hope/