Ex-Perak MB Faizal Azumu made special adviser to PM
The position comes with ministerial status, PMO says.
Bersatu deputy president Faizal Azumu has been appointed as special adviser to the prime minister with ministerial status, the Prime Minister’s Office announced today.
In a statement, it said Faizal, the Tambun MP, would be responsible for advising Muhyiddin Yassin in community network affairs, communities and socio-economic development.
“This office congratulates him on this appointment,” it said.
Faizal, the former Perak menteri besar, resigned from his position on Dec 5 after failing to obtain the majority support of state assemblymen in a vote of confidence.
He was replaced by Kota Tampan assemblyman and Perak Umno chairman Saarani Mohamad.
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