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Friday, July 17, 2015

CABINET RESHUFFLE: Precarious Najib to grab Home Ministry, Hisham Finance, Zahid Rural, Shafie DROPPED?

CABINET RESHUFFLE: Precarious Najib to grab Home Ministry, Hisham Finance, Zahid Rural, Shafie DROPPED?
Two topics of lively conversation during a meal after the ‘tahlil’ (special prayers for those who have passed away) for the late Cik Puan Nur Yuonne Low Abdullah Tengku Razaleigh’s wife and ‘tarawih’ prayers (specific night prayers during Ramadan) at the residence of Tengku Razaleigh in Kuala Lumpur at Langgak Gol recently, are about the rumors that Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undertake a cabinet reshuffle and the new party Harapan Baru.
The ‘tahlil’ program was to mark exactly 40 days of the late Cik Puan Nur Yuonne Low Abdullah departure, on June 5, 2015.
These two topics drew the attention of observers and veteran politicians who attended. It also became the interest of a former high ranking police official and a number of diplomatic and corporate figures. The police officer who sat at the table with me kept on making predictions on the fate of the country's political future based on his profession.
He was so worried on the political future of the Malays since the leader is now burdened with all kinds of problems and shaky.
He said the situation of the Malays is now at the extent of being most critical and is in need of Malay unity from all parties. "I fear most when the power of the Malays in this country is over. So I hope very much that, in playing politics make sure that the power of Bumiputeras is not lost," he said, enlightening the atmosphere from the security point of view because he is a police officer.
Ku Li
The two topics attracting the most attention were, talks about Najib possibly undertaking a cabinet reshuffle after the Hari Raya, and how the reshuffle will show some changes. For me, if it really happened it would be to revamp Najib’s position as prime minister. And the talks on the reshuffling are notice and warning to any minister who has shown unhappiness with Najib. Being less obedient.
Taking Home Ministry away from 'suspect' Zahid
Supposedly in the coming reshuffle, Najib will change the portfolios of some senior ministers. Among those said to be involved is Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. It was said that Najib intends to take charge of the Home Ministry (KDN) himself to enable him to continue to strengthen his position.
That means Najib wants to use the power of the police force to maintain his position, especially since various criminal charges have been thrown at him lately. Maybe it is based on the experience of Tun Musa Hitam when he was the Deputy Prime Minister, where he seemed to be able to consolidate his position by using PDRM.
If Najib becomes the Home Minister, will the positions of high-ranking police officials including the IGP be changed and a new composition of police officers be made? It could be. Because the way the police has acted on several issues related to the crime involving Najib seems to be deliberate and not done to avoid trouble for the prime minister. Is there a "game" by Zahid Hamidi in this case and has been sensed by Najib?
Finance to be passed to Hisham
Not to be considered as monopolizing the posts (ministers), if Najib himself take charge of the Home Ministry, he will relinquish the post of Minister of Finance. This important portfolio will be given to Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein. Do not question whether Hishamuddin is eligible or not because in his cabinet Najib does not adopt that criteria, but based on the extent to which a minister can defend him and given a seal of approval by Rosmah Mansor.
If this happens it is clear that Najib is in the process of preparing his cousin as Deputy Prime Minister and to replace him someday. Najib could also give the Finance Ministry to Hishamuddin as a test and an opportunity to open more doors to the Umno vice-president as the future leader.
Zahid Hamidi and PM Najib
Promoting Hishamuddin will give a bleak picture to Muhyuddin Yasin to take Najib’s place. Najib is certainly showing he is more confident and sure of Hishamuddin than others to secure his future after leaving Putrajaya later.
Zahid sent to the Rural ministry, question-mark on Shafie
For the time being Zahid Hamidi’s fate is still unknown. According to the dinner table talk last night, he will be given the task of developing the rural communities, by taking over the Rural Ministry from Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The ministry will be re-structured again to draw attention of the rural people, especially Bumiputeras. Zahid will be given the responsibility of taking care of the Malays who are the fundamental Umno supporters.
This ministry will be strengthened again and turned into the Ministry of the Malays. However in the talks there was nothing mentioned about what should be done with Shafie Apdal after that. Is he going to the Ministry of Defence if Hishamuddin is transferred, or would Shafie be dropped? This is because there were new names being mentioned that would be brought into the cabinet. At least there are two new names.
The man is certainly not Razaleigh Hamzah. However, in the meantime there is also, so-called news that Tengku Razaleigh has been asked to serve and help Najib. Razaleigh’s experience in financial and economic matters is viewed as most appropriate if Najib wants Razaleigh’s services. But now at his age would the former Finance Minister be ready?
The Ku Li factor: Would Ku Li ever agree?
In the country's weak and uncertain economic situation and the depreciation of the ringgit at its worst, it would be ideal if Najib invites Razaleigh to be in charge of the country’s coffers. With his experience Razaleigh could rehabilitate the economic situation or at least inject some economic spells.
By taking in Razaleigh it would be a two-pronged move. It is not just to help boost the country's economy or financial restructuring of the economy, but indirectly strengthen the political position of Najib who suffers from various calamities now.
The presence of Razaleigh next to Najib at least could block or help deflect the attacks from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Razaleigh's good relationship with various groups, political veterans, corporate members, former government officials, scholars and diplomats will empower and increase political support and sympathy to the Najib administration.
That possibility was not discussed last night, but it is only in my judgment. The personal relationship between Najib and Razaleigh that has been going on recently makes it possible for Razaleigh to be in the cabinet. There were two shocking events that occurred between the two. Najib and Razaleigh have flown together for more than two hours. And at the demise of Cik Puan Nur, Najib came to pay his final respects so early in the morning.
Although the meeting and Najib's attendance at the event is not out of the ordinary, it can also reflect special political significance.
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