Deputy ministers (Timbalan Menteri) are not the same as cabinet ministers. They assist senior ministers in managing their ministries but are not full members of the cabinet. Deputy ministers help with day-to-day ministry operations and may represent the senior minister at events or meetings. Malaysia currently has 32 cabinet ministers (including the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers) and approximately 30 deputy ministers across various ministries.

The Malaysian cabinet is organized in this order from top to bottom:

1. Prime Minister - Head of government, chairs cabinet meetings.
2. Deputy Prime Ministers - Currently 2 (DPM I and DPM II), senior ministers who assist the PM.
3. Cabinet Ministers - Head individual ministries (32 total including PM and DPMs).
4. Deputy Ministers - Assist cabinet ministers (not counted as cabinet members).

The Prime Minister typically also serves as a portfolio minister. Currently, the PM holds the Finance portfolio.

The Prime Minister's Department (Jabatan Perdana Menteri or JPM) is a special ministry that handles cross-cutting government functions that don't fit neatly into traditional ministry portfolios. It includes ministers responsible for Law and Institutional Reform, Religious Affairs, Federal Territories, and Sabah & Sarawak Affairs. Unlike traditional ministries, these portfolios report directly to the Prime Minister and coordinate policy across multiple government agencies.

The Prime Minister appoints cabinet ministers from elected Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) or appointed members of the Dewan Negara (Senate). All ministerial appointments must receive royal approval from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King). The Prime Minister typically chooses ministers based on political party representation in the governing coalition, expertise, and regional balance. Ministers serve at the pleasure of the Prime Minister and can be reshuffled or replaced at any time.

The latest Malaysian cabinet reshuffle took place on 16 Dec 2025, with several ministerial positions being reassigned.

The December 2025 cabinet reshuffle saw several key changes including new ministers appointed for Economy, Investment, and Youth & Sports portfolios, plus over 20 new deputy ministers appointed across various ministries.

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