MIC says no to deputy minister posts

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC today said the party will not accept any deputy minister posts under the newly-formed unity government.

Its secretary-general RT Rajasekaran said this was decided after the central working committee (CWC) meeting that was held today.

"MIC congratulates Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over his appointment as the 10th prime minister. MIC also complies to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's order to support the unity government.

"Nonetheless, MIC respects the decision made by voters during the 15th General Election (GE15).