Mukhriz denies taking over Maszlee’s portfolio as Education Minister
Tuesday, 07 Jan 2020 04:55 PM MYTKedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir today denied speculation that he will replace Maszlee Malik as Education Minister following the latter’s resignation from the post last Friday. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
“I do not know how my name came about in unverified news on social media. Much work remains in Kedah,” Mukhriz said at a press conference, after attending the swearing-in ceremony for Alor Setar City Council councillors at Menara MBAS earlier today, which was posted on his Facebook page. The rumours have since been denied by his official social media page Mukhriz Mahathir FC, which has repeatedly shared the posters and described them as false.
“Tun did not inform me of anything concerning the matter, nor did I speak a word about it. Hence, why when I was asked about it, I can only say I do not know.
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