Report: Bersatu senator Razali Idris among names to replace Zuraida in Cabinet

• Published date: 28 May 2022
• Publication title: Malay Mail Online

Senator Datuk Razali Idris is said to be among a shortlist of candidates to replace Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin as federal minister as rumours grow.

The Terengganu Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leadership has reportedly agreed to name its 55-year-old state Bersatu chief as a contender, Berita Harian reported today.

"At present, none of the state Bersatu leaders are ministers. Hulu Terengganu MP Datuk Rosol Wahid is only a deputy minister," the Malay newspaper quoted an unnamed party source saying.

"The entire party leadership at the state level will give our full support to anyone who will be appointed as minister.

"At the same time, Terengganu Bersatu also fully supports for Rosol, who is currently the domestic trade and consumer affairs deputy minister, to be promoted and appointed as a full minister," the source added.

Previously, there were rumours that Razali, a Bersatu supreme council member, will be named to replace Zuraida's vacancy at the plantation industries and...