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Saifuddin Abdullah is a Malaysian politician who served as Malaysia's Minister of Foreign Affairs twice, from 2018 to 2020 under the Pakatan Harapan government and again from 2022 to 2023 under Anwar Ibrahim. A member of UMNO, he has also previously held ministerial roles related to higher education. His foreign policy tenure touched on ASEAN coordination and regional human rights issues, including the situation in Myanmar.
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When did Saifuddin Abdullah serve as Malaysia's foreign minister?
Saifuddin Abdullah served as Malaysia's Minister of Foreign Affairs twice. His terms were from 2018 to 2020 and again from 2022 to 2023.
Which Malaysian government first appointed Saifuddin Abdullah as foreign minister?
His first foreign-minister term began under the Pakatan Harapan government in 2018. He later returned to the portfolio under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in 2022.
What political party is associated with Saifuddin Abdullah?
The supplied record identifies Saifuddin Abdullah as a member of UMNO. His ministerial career has also included portfolios connected with education and international development.
Why is Saifuddin Abdullah notable in Malaysian diplomacy?
He is notable for holding the foreign-affairs portfolio in two separate periods. Those terms covered different political administrations, from Pakatan Harapan in 2018 to the government led by Anwar Ibrahim in 2022.
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