Malaysia PM makes multiple changes in cabinet reshuffle

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FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim tables the 2024 Malaysia's budget at the Malaysian parliament, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 13, 2023. Famer Roheni/Department of Information Malaysia/ Handout via REUTERS/ FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim tables the 2024 Malaysia's budget at the Malaysian parliament, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 13, 2023. Famer Roheni/Department of Information Malaysia/ Handout via REUTERS/ FILE PHOTO

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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday, making multiple changes including the posts of foreign, defence and energy ministers and the return of a second finance minister, as he looks to rebuild trust in his government after a year in office.

Anwar has seen a dip in public opinion polls in recent months, amid concerns over the economy and inflation, as well as a slow pace in promised reforms. REUTERS

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