Malaysians Resort To Puns, Memes And Humour To Deal With #CabinetReshuffle Stress
As always, Malaysians never disappoint when it comes to creativity and humour.
By Darian Goh — 28 Jul 2015, 06:08 PM
28 July would've been like any other Tuesday in Malaysia if not for the sudden news that the cabinet would be reshuffled in the afternoon
The rumours turned out to be true, as Muhyiddin Yassin, the Deputy Prime Minister was replaced by Zahid Hamidi, the Home Minister
As expected, the news fired hot conversation on social media. Creative reactions did not disappoint...
2. While some felt sorry that our former Deputy Prime Minister got friendzoned by his bro
In summary: dia kena friendzoned. #lel #CabinetReshuffle #KabinetRombak pic.twitter.com/tA7Oxq9ibE
— Syefri Zulkefli (@chapree) July 28, 2015
3. In other news...
TERKINI: Datin Seri Rosmah kekal sebagai isteri PM. pic.twitter.com/cq6u2uBV93
— #SHRAMZDB (@lokmannor) July 28, 2015
4. Matluthfi90, a popular YouTuber made this rather funny word play joke
Apakah surah yang akan dibacakan Najib kepada Muhyiddin? Yassin
— Matluthfi90 (@Matluthfi90) July 28, 2015
5. To some the hashtag #CabinetReshuffle literally means a cabinet reshuffle
My sister sent this in our family whatsapp group #RombakanKabinet #CabinetReshuffle pic.twitter.com/NnMXEelGWZ
— flower (@zarazorozuru) July 28, 2015
Sebenarnya, Rosmah mintak Najib tukar kabinet rumah, tapi macam biasalah bangang Najib. Dia pergi tukar menteri kabinet terus.
— secebis San (@sanc0re) July 28, 2015
6. This Twitter user and his very punny joke
Muhyiddin dah Muhyiddout
— Ahmad Haryth (@harythilmy) July 28, 2015
8. Najwa Mahiaddin, the daughter of Muhiyiddin Yassin tweeted a simple "Allah knows best"
Allah knows best.
— Najwa Mahiaddin (@najwamahiaddin) July 28, 2015
Suasana pilu. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, bekas Perdana Menteri, dipeluk erat isteri tersayang. pic.twitter.com/Ib9NzflIg6
— Le Président (@FaizFazil) July 28, 2015
9. Zahid Hamidi's mood was likened to that of a happy killer whale
Zahid Hamidi's current mood. #CabinetReshuffle pic.twitter.com/EBuQgDqTxb
— Michelle Yesudas (@chelle_yesudas) July 28, 2015
10. This video clip by former Transport Minister Samy Vellu sums up this Twitter user's feelings perfectly
#CabinetReshuffle #RombakanKabinet pic.twitter.com/anYchh23aN
— Asyraff Zulkif (@AsyraffZulkif) July 28, 2015
11. For law students, expect this to be asked in your constitutional law classes
So much drama. Expect this to be asked in your constitutional law classes, fellow law students #CabinetReshuffle
— Aisyah Shakirah (@aisyahshakirah) July 28, 2015
12. You be the Minister of Finance, you be the Minister of Transport, and you be the Minister of Sports!
13. On a more serious note, it was a wakeup call to young Malaysians for an increase of knowledge on the nation's political climate
I rarely involved in politics , but today's event is definitely very crucial to all Malaysians . #CabinetReshuffle
— ◢◤ Fazwin Zhafirah ♕ (@FazwinCapital) July 28, 2015
what going on with malaysia government . #CabinetReshuffle
— SEARCHING (@Liya_AliaNabila) July 28, 2015
Malaysians are good at having a good sense of humour & cracking funny jokes. But seriously what are we gonna do now? #CabinetReshuffle
— Diaنcé™ (@diandujour) July 28, 2015
Regardless whatever happens, we as 'The People' of must stay together as one. #DemiNegara #CabinetReshuffle
— zahidahishk (@eedaz_prada) July 28, 2015
We tweet because we care. It's not hatred, it's concern. It is not about today. It's about tomorrow & the future. #CabinetReshuffle
— AfifiZawawi (@Z4R0F1) July 28, 2015