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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof will undergo heart bypass surgery at the National Heart Institute, with interim arrangements made for his ministerial responsibilities during recovery.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected suggestions that Barisan Nasional ministers should resign, arguing that all cabinet members are diligent performers deserving their positions.
Malaysia's Works Ministry has launched a strategic collaboration framework with JKR Sabah and JKR Sarawak to resolve project delays and coordination bottlenecks affecting major infrastructure initiatives including the Pan Borneo Highway.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has been conferred the Datuk Seri title through the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri award during Penang's investiture ceremony marking Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's 85th birthday celebration.