The few new faces holding senior portfolio in Najib new Cabinet is Senator Dato’ Raja Nong Chik, 56 replacing Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique. 
Prior to his appointment, Raja Nong Chik was running his own company Rasma Corporation Sdn Bhd, a Class-A mechanical and electrical contractor and Independent Non-executive Director of Pharmaniaga Bhd.
He was also the President of the Bumiputra Manufacturers’ and Service Industry Association of Malaysia and a member of Malaysia Innovation Council (Majlis Inovasi Negara) – Chaired by the Prime Mininster.
Raja holds a degree in Economics (Hons) from the University of Wales, UK and a member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Malaysian Institute of Accountants and Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
