MCA wants Anwar to ditch finance portfolio, sack underperformers

Amid speculation of an impending cabinet reshuffle, MCA has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to relinquish his Finance Ministry position to focus on administering the country as the head honcho.

Alternatively, the party’s spokesperson Mike Chong said Anwar should appoint a second finance minister who could focus on economic matters, so Anwar can perform effectively as prime minister in formulating policy and ensuring its coordination and consistency.

He said the move is necessary as...