Mah to be minister in charge of Hindu board? Jul 2, 2014 Apparently stepping into the shoes of former deputy minister P Wathyamoorthy, newly-minted Minister in the Prime Ministers Department Mah Siew Keong will reportedly oversee the Hindu Board Endowment. According to the Star Online, the board looks into matters of land, burial ground, property and funds for the Hindu community. Quoting sources, it reported that this is among a wide range of responsibilities including the Innovation Unit (Unik), Hawkers’ Association and nuclear energy. However, when contacted, the Gerakan president said that he still needs to confirm his portfolio and will hold a press conference on the matter on Monday. “I need to confirm details with other ministries in the next two days. Press conference at…Putrajaya on Monday,” Mah (above) said in a text message to Malaysiakini. Wee in charge of Chinese new villages Star Online reported that he will also be in charge of the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (Might), which nurtures high tech businessness. The Teluk Intan MP was Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister in 2004 and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister from 2006 to 2008. Meanwhile, Bernama reported that MCA deputy president Wee Ka Siong will be in charge of Chinese new village affairs and small and medium industries (SMI). Wee was also sworn in as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in the latest cabinet expansion. MCA president Liow Tiong Lai, who was sworn in at the same time, is transport minister.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:45:15 +0000
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