Source: Ismail Sabri, Azmin duelled over last-minute Miti takeover, liquor factories

A highly placed Putrajaya source has confirmed speculation about friction between Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his colleague Azmin Ali of the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

The disagreement was allegedly over an eleventh-hour change that required businesses from all sectors to seek Miti’s permission if they wanted to operate during the total lockdown period.

Arguments between them during...