KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Seven ministers, including two newly appointed, were sworn in before His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia,at Istana Negara here, following the Madani government Cabinet reshuffle.At the same time, eight newly appointed deputy ministers also took their oaths.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also attended the Ceremony for the Presentation of Letters of Appointment and the Oath of Office, Allegiance, and Secrecy, held at the Small Throne Room at 10am, Bernama reported.

Yesterday, Anwar, who is also finance minister, announced the new ministers and several portfolio changes, following vacancies in the Madani government Cabinet and the need for minor adjustments.

The ceremony began with the taking of...