Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob appeared to have put his foot down on Bersatu's demand for the deputy prime minister (DPM) position, especially since other ruling parties, namely PAS, has not complained about not even having a senior minister.

He said there was no need to appoint a deputy and upset the current political balance within the federal government.

Ismail Sabri pointed out that Bersatu already filled...