Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has officially announced the appointment of two new special advisors to handle affairs in East Asia as well as internationally.

Pahang Gerakan chairperson and businessperson Randdy Yap Kim Heng was appointed as a Special Advisor to the minister on East Asia, whereas Yayasan Felda general manager Mohd Banuri Aris was appointed International Welfare Consultant to the Foreign Minister.

Both appointments took effect in October and November last year.