Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has urged calm amid the political crisis in PAS-led Perlis that prompted the menteri besar’s resignation. As Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman, he stressed the need to handle the situation practically.
Any decision should prioritise the interests of the people and the state, he said in a statement.
Confidence in Raja’s Decision
The public has full trust in the Raja of Perlis to appoint a new menteri besar. Hamzah emphasised ensuring the Perlis government continues to function effectively.
This should focus on the rakyat’s welfare and needs, in line with the mandate given to Perikatan Nasional in GE15.
Context of Recent Developments
Hamzah’s remarks came after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang announced the party had submitted its list of candidates for the menteri besar post. Hadi said it was up to Bersatu to decide on disciplining its five Perlis assemblymen who withdrew support for Shukri Ramli.
Tensions within Perikatan Nasional have risen following the collapse of support for Shukri, who resigned yesterday citing health reasons.
Actions Against Assemblymen
PAS terminated the membership of its three Perlis assemblymen earlier. They are Saad Seman (Chuping), Fakhrul Anwar Ismail (Bintong), and Ridzuan Hashim (Guar Sanji).
These members allegedly joined Bersatu counterparts in submitting statutory declarations to the state’s ruler withdrawing support for Shukri.
Bersatu Assemblymen Involved
The five Bersatu assemblymen reportedly involved are Abu Bakar Hamzah (Kuala Perlis), Izizam Ibrahim (Titi Tinggi), Megat Hashirat Hassan (Pauh), Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak (Tambun Tulang), and Marzita Mansor (Sena.
Following news of the statutory declarations, PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari called on Bersatu to take disciplinary action against its assemblymen.
