Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will decide the appointment of the new Education Minister because it is his prerogative to do so.

Dr Mahathir said that after chairing the special cabinet committee on anti-corruption on Tuesday (Jan 7), adding that there were reasons that made him felt it was necessary for Maszlee to step down.

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