KANGAR: The Perlis political crisis has been resolved with nine Barisan Nasional assemblymen throwing their support behind the appointment of Datuk Seri Azlan Man as menteri besar.
Chuping assemblyman Asmaiza Ahmad said that all of the BN assemblymen from Perlis including Tambung Tulang assemblyman Datuk Ismail Kassim supported the decision made by Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.
“It has been resolved...this is the consensus reached by all the assemblymen. This decision was made before we were granted an audience by Tuanku (Raja Perlis) at Istana Arau two days ago (Sunday).
“We were unanimous in expressing our undivided support to Tuanku Raja...(in) whatever he decreed and (we) abide with the decision that was made.
“We do not want a prolonged crisis...for the sake of the people. Alhamdulilah, it has been resolved,” she said today when met at an event to hand over contributions in conjunction with Ramadan in Dewan 2020 here
Asmaiza confirmed that Perlis BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim was aware of the latest decision made by the nine assemblymen.
“Of course he (Shahidan) knows about this decision.
“The decision was made by the nine assemblymen. Datuk Ismail Kassim agreed too, but last Sunday, he did not return to Perlis to have an audience with the Raja Perlis,” she said.
Asmaiza confirmed that the appointment of the state executive council members may be conducted as early as next week.
Meanwhile, Titi Tinggi assemblyman Teh Chai Ann said that he and his fellow assemblymen colleagues pledged to give their full cooperation to Azlan when it comes to the state’s administration.
He said this stand was taken when they were given an audience with Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin.
“During our audience with Raja Perlis, we explained why we did not attend Azlan’s swearing-in ceremony as menteri besar.
“We have collectively sought forgiveness from Tuanku (for not attending Azlan’s swearing-in).
“We abide and support the decision made by Raja Perlis. If His Majesty wants Azlan (as menteri besar), we will abide by that decision,” said Teh.
Meanwhile, Azlan, who was also met at the same event only smiled when asked by reporters about the current political situation in Perlis.
“Alhamdulilah, everything is positive,” he said without elaborating.
The crisis in Perlis began as soon as the 14th general election ended, with Shahidan proposing for Ismail, who is his brother to become menteri besar.
However, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin rejected the proposal.
When Azlan took his oath of office on May 24, the other nine BN assemblymen boycotted the ceremony in Istana Arau, earning the wrath of the ruler.
That day, all nine assemblymen turned up in Kuala Lumpur where Shahidan announced that Azlan had been sacked from Umno, a move that earned him criticism as only the Umno disciplinary board has the power to terminate anyone’s membership.
The state BN decided to make things even more difficult when they sent a list of 11 names, including two members of parliament, to the ruler for the post of menteri besar.
BN won 10 out of the 15 state seats in Perlis.
