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Syed Saddiq (left) receives his post as Yang Di-Pertuan Minister of Youth and Sports Agong Sultan Muhammad V yesterday at Istana Negara. – Bernama photo
KUALA LUMPUR: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, a member of the Muar parliament, created the story yesterday as the youngest member of the country's government.
At age 25, he was sworn in Youth and Sports Minister, breaking the record held by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who at the same age was appointed as deputy minister of energy, telecommunications and posts in 1978.
Syed Saddiq, who is the youth leader of Bersatu 23 deputy ministers took an oath, loyalty and secrecy before Sultan Muhammad V of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in Istana Negara
S & # Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Syed Saddiq said it was a great recognition of Pakatan Harapan. (PH) government towards the views and voices of young people in the country.
"I hope that with this appointment, it will open up more opportunities for young people to shine.Young people are leaders today and tomorrow, but they must put aside their religious and racial differences and unite under the enormous national umbrella as a Malaysian nation.
"We need young people who are dynamic and hard-working taking responsibility." the human capital that I want to bring to the youth of the country, "he said.
In the 14th general election of May 9, Syed Saddiq won the parliamentary seat Muar by defeating Barisan Nasional's former president Datuk Seri Razali Ibrahim with a majority of 6,953 votes. – Bernama
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