PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has indirectly criticised Perlis Bersatu after the state chapter reportedly submitted names of its assemblymen as potential replacements for Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.
In a Facebook post, he shared a screenshot of a report where Perlis Pakatan Harapan voiced support for the PAS-led state government to complete its full term.
“Thanks, Perlis PH. It is strange that a certain party had submitted names even though it is in the minority,” he wrote.
Bersatu’s Reported Candidates
Utusan Malaysia reported earlier today that Bersatu suggested three of its Perlis assemblymen as candidates for the menteri besar post.
The names include Abu Bakar Hamzah (Kuala Perlis), Megat Hashirat Hassan (Pauh), and Izizam Ibrahim (Titi Tinggi).
PAS, however, has not submitted any name for the position.
Denial from PN Chairman
Perlis Perikatan Nasional chairman Shahidan Kassim denied claims of an orchestrated effort to remove Shukri as menteri besar, especially involving eight PN assemblymen.
On Monday, a source told FMT that eight PN assemblymen had submitted statutory declarations to the Raja of Perlis, stating they no longer supported Shukri.
The Bersatu assemblymen involved were Abu Bakar, Megat Hashirat, Izizam, Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak (Tambun Tulang), and Marzita Mansor (Sena).
PAS Assemblymen and PH Support
The three PAS assemblymen who submitted declarations are Saad Seman (Chuping), Fakhrul Anwar Ismail (Bintong), and Ridzuan Hashim (Guar Sanji).
PH’s sole representative in the state assembly, Gan Ay Ling from PKR, is also believed to have submitted a statutory declaration to the ruler.
The source claimed Bersatu was driving the move to oust Shukri in order to take control of the state and appoint its own menteri besar.
The 15-member Perlis state assembly consists of nine PAS assemblymen, including Shukri.
It also includes five from Bersatu and one from PKR.
