Saifuddin Nasution remains focused on ministerial duties as his senate term nears expiration, leaving Cabinet reshuffle decisions to the Prime Minister.
PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he remains unconcerned about his expiring senate term.
He confirmed the matter has never been discussed with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since his appointment in November 2022.
“With the workload I have, it never crossed my mind,” Saifuddin told reporters after attending the AI Transformation for Security Symposium 2025.
“I wouldn’t even remember if not asked. That’s how focused I am on my duties.”
He added that he doesn’t think about when his senatorship ends or what happens afterward.
Several other ministers face similar expiring terms on December 2, including Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar also have terms concluding.
Regarding Cabinet reshuffle speculation, Saifuddin said he would leave such decisions to the Prime Minister.
“After three years as Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar is in the best position to decide when and how to reorganise his team,” he stated.
The Pakatan Harapan secretary-general emphasised trusting the Prime Minister’s wisdom on ministerial appointments. – Bernama
