What previous experience do these senators bring?

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K. Saraswathy and Fuziah Salleh Sworn In as Senators

PKR vice president K. Saraswathy and former PKR Wanita chief Fuziah Salleh were sworn in as senators for a one-term period, effective December 10. Saraswathy has been appointed as the deputy minister of entrepreneurship and cooperative development, while Fuziah will serve as the deputy minister of domestic trade and cost of living.
Fuziah Salleh's Prior Ministerial Role

Fuziah Salleh previously served as a deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, specifically overseeing Religious Affairs, during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration in 2018. This appointment indicates a return to a deputy ministerial role within the federal government.
Electoral Outcomes in the 15th General Election

Both senators recently participated in the 15th general election. K. Saraswathy contested and lost in the Tapah parliamentary constituency. Similarly, Fuziah Salleh was defeated in her bid for the Kuantan parliamentary seat.
Broader Political Background

While the specific experience of Saraswathy in entrepreneurship and cooperative development, and Fuziah in domestic trade and cost of living, is not detailed, their appointments follow the announcement of 27 deputy ministers by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Their swearing-in ceremony took place before the Dewan Negara President, Tan Sri Rais Yatim, at the Parliament building.

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