Formosa News
Date: 7/12/2018

With the nine-in-one local elections approaching, it’s been reported that Premier Lai Ching-te will announce a cabinet reshuffle next Monday. At least four ministers are expected to be replaced. In addition, the premier will name a new minister of education, a post that’s been vacant for more than a month.

As soon as the press asked about a cabinet reshuffle, President Tsai made her way quickly into the conference room. The same question was met with denial by those whose names have come under the spotlight.

Current Legislator-at-Large Kolas Yotaka has been tipped to be named cabinet spokesperson.

The current Cabinet Spokesman Hsu Kuo-yung will reportedly replace Yeh Jiunn-rong, who has not performed satisfactorily as minister of the interior, especially in the task of reclaiming KMT assets from the National Women’s League. The leaders of the Justice and Transportation Ministries, as well as the Council of Agriculture, are also likely to be removed. As for the Ministry of Finance, Sheu Yu-jer is seen to have completed his mission and will be replaced by his deputy.    [FULL  STORY]