The reappointment of old faces into Ismail Sabri Yaakob's cabinet was made as the prime minister had limited choice, said Bersatu minister Abdul Latiff Ahmad.

"As the ninth premier, he had no choice. He could only pick from the 114 MPs who supported him. His choice was limited too and (he had to) choose the same people unless the opposition MPs who could support him," he told Malaysiakini when contacted....