Phoong said he was humbled and flattered to be chosen the state’s Youth and Sports minister. — Picture via Facebook
“As the new government now enters into its first year of governance, I know deep down that with this appointment, there is no time for me to slack. I pledge to be the voice of the youth in the Cabinet, fighting for a better future for the youths during my term as their minister,” he said in a statement.
“I welcome everyone to give me their ideas and suggestions. To all my voters, you don't have to advertise on the newspaper to congratulate me. I only ask that you write to me your ideas so I can be a minister you can be proud of,” said the Luyang assemblyman.Meanwhile, Health and Public Well Being Minister Datuk Frankie Poon, who was the former youth and sports minister said that the move was a welcome one and thanked Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal for his trust and confidence.
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