Across Asia: Malaysia

Gov't unveils new Cabinet

Malaysia's new Cabinet, which were unveiled by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday, were sworn in here on Wednesday at Istana Negara, or National Palace.

Members of the new Cabinet, which include Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Rarak and other 32 ministers, took the oath at the National Palace for a five-year term of office before Supreme Head Mizan Zainal Abidin. Badawi, already sworn in on March 10 as Prime Minister, also attended the ceremony. He also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister. Najib is also the country's defense minister.