ISMAIL Sabri Yaakob has reiterated that he is not aware of an agreement that former foreign minister Anifah Aman would be offered a cabinet post if Barisan Nasional (BN) formed the government after the general election.

The caretaker prime minister said many “stories” had emerged of late, especially when the polling day is just days ahead.

“Sometimes people are just throwing names, there is no such offer, but maybe when the person is not around at the said time, their name could be used. At this point of time all types of stories are emerging,” he told reporters after officiating a ground-breaking ceremony for the Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) building in Putrajaya today.

When asked to comment about claims that Anifah was offered a post in the cabinet by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi if BN wins the election and forms the government, Ismail said such a claim cannot be regarded as true because he is not aware of such a move.

“We should not regard such a claim as true. I am not aware,” he said.

Media reports had recently claimed that Anifah who is the Parti Cinta Sabah (PCS) president had during a Pakatan Harapan campaign two days ago revealed that he was offered the post as a reward for not contesting in the general election in order to give the opportunity to an Umno candidate.

Zahid, who is also BN chairman, later confirmed offering Anifah to be reappointed to the post if the coalition wins the election. – Bernama, November 14, 2022.