Don't mistake passivity for inefficiency - minister tells detractors

INTERVIEW | A year into Pakatan Harapan’s administration, Rina Mohd Harun is aware of the perception held by some that she has been largely passive, especially when it comes to responding to current issues.

However, the rural development minister stressed her passivity is not without reason. She seems passive, she said, because most of her focus has been on carrying out the responsibilities of the portfolio entrusted her, instead of commenting on other ministry's affairs or on politics.

She further dismissed allegations that she has not been carrying out her duties well since being appointed into the Harapan cabinet, under Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad...