NEWLY appointed Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the ministry’s tasks and responsibilities will be decided soon after the scope and functions of the new ministry are known tomorrow.

Gobind said he would be attending the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office tomorrow to understand the scope and functions of the newly established ministry as this will be key in formulating policies and plans that align with the ministry’s objectives, covering various timelines such as short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals.

“I will look into it starting tomorrow, and I believe that soon we will be able to develop a clear framework and strategic direction for the ministry’s activities and initiatives. We will hold a press conference soon,” he told a media briefing at the DAP headquarters today.

Gobind, 50, previously communications and multimedia minister during the Pakatan Harapan-led government under former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has made a comeback under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, following his appointment today as digital minister.

Also present at the media briefing were Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, Deputy Law and Institutional Reform Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department M. Kulasegaran, and Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

Anwar, in announcing the cabinet reshuffle today, said this was carried out as the government needs to make adjustments to meet current demands. – Bernama, December 12, 2023.