There need not be a DPM


Former second-in-commands: (From left) Musa, Anwar and Dr Wan Azizah. Although a deputy prime minister is someone who is seen as poised to be the future prime minister, in reality, many successfully held the No.2 post but still failed to reach the pinnacle of power as prime minister due to various circumstances.

With the eighth Prime Minister slowly getting into the thick of things, all eyes and ears are on the formation of his new Cabinet line-up, especially on who becomes Deputy Prime Minister. However, the position need not be filled as there is no provision for it under the Federal Constitution.

WITH the Cabinet line-up of the new Malaysian government yet to be formed, the entire country is relentlessly discussing who will be appointed to the post of ministers and deputy ministers.

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