MB: DECISION ON WEDNESDAY
Discussions and negotiations on candidate are ongoing, says Amirudin
THE candidate for the Selangor Legislative Assembly speaker’s post is expected to be announced this week. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the state government had yet to arrive at a decision on the possible candidate.
“Discussions and negotiations are ongoing.
“InsyaAllah, I believe (it) can be resolved in due time. I will make the announcement (of the candidate) after the state executive council (exco) meeting (on Wednesday),” he said at his Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house here yesterday.
On speculation that the speaker would have a legal background, he dismissed them as rumours.
“Rumours. Rumours are just half-truths,” said the Sungai Tua assemblyman.
“We will consider everything, every consequence and factor (before coming to a decision).
“We will discuss this (with the executive council members and Pakatan Harapan) and reach a decision in one or two days.
“Only then will the candidate be announced. And I believe that all (state) Pakatan Harapan members will agree to it (if the candidate has been chosen based on a rational decision).
On his relationship with Ijok assemblyman Dr Idris Ahmad, he said all parties would be entertained, including those from the opposition, provided that they had good and rational ideas to develop the state.
“We may have differences. But it is best to focus on what we have in common.
“There are many things I have in common with Pakatan leaders. It is better to focus on them than obsessing over our differences.”
He said he would strive to preserve, protect and defend the royal institution and welfare of the people in Selangor.
“The principles that guide our governance are moderation and justice for all.
“We place a high premium on the spirit of give and take, mutual respect and tolerance.
“And we have proven that this recipe of harmony is the key that has thrust Selangor to become the model state in Malaysia.
“Selangor is a fine example of the kind of balance and harmony that the nation needs.”
Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and his consort, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, graced the open house.
Present were Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.