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Syed Saddiq became the youngest minister in the history of Malaysia
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PETALING JAYA – Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman became the youngest minister in the ranks of the Malaysian government. Syed, who turns 26 on Dec. 6, was named Minister of Youth and Sports Monday (2/7), reported The Star Online.
Syed appointment as minister under the new Pakatan Harapan C is also a story of its own because it is the youngest minister in the history of Malaysia. His predecessor, Khairy Jamaluddin was the country's youngest minister when he was appointed to cabinet at age 37 in 2013.
Syed had a law degree from the International Islamic University and recently refused his second offer from the University of Oxford. . Tall and intelligent, Syed is well established in the debate community before entering the political arena. He won the Third Prize of the Asian Speakers at the Third Asian Parliament Debate Championship (ABP) on three occasions
. His name appeared in Malaysian politics after winning the parliamentary constituency Muar during the 14th general election. He beat BN Barisan Nasional's candidate, Datuk Seri Razali Ibrahim. Razali is also a former vice minister of youth and sports from 2009 to 2013.
Top shuttler Malaysia Lee Chong Wei previously announced that he was waiting for the appointment of a new sports minister, which he hoped to adopt directly.
"As we know, the former minister of Khairy did a great job, under Khairy, a handsome athlete at the Rio Olympics in 2016 enjoys great motivation," said l & 39. ;athlete.
"Malaysia also emerged Kuala Lumpur last year, and we also produced world champions, I am confident that the new minister will also do a good job," said Chong Wei, who won the 12th Malaysian Open Sunday. Khairy also congratulated the new Minister of Social Media
"Congratulations to Syed Saddiq on her appointment as the new Minister of Youth and Sports, and I ask you to bring more success to this country".
Datuk Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi, head of the Malaysian contingent for the Asian Games and president of the National Sports Institute, said that the young age of Syed Saddiq was worth it. "I think it's the most appropriate option given his age and vitality, and we look forward to working with Syed Saddiq and hope to get his full support, especially with the Asian Games in Indonesia." more than a month. " Abdul Azim said: "He is young and will bring new ideas to the sports industry in Malaysia, and I hope that there will be more support for motor sports," Nabil said. Jeffri, a Malaysian driver who competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. race last month.
Steven Sim Chee Keong was also appointed deputy minister of sports. A total of 13 ministers and 23 deputy ministers received on Monday their letter of nomination from Yang di-Pertuan Agong to Sultan Muhammad V.
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