Stop politicking, says Raja of Perlis
> Ruler wants councillors to focus on state’s development
KANGAR: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Syed Jamalullail, has called on his subjects to stop politicking and focus on developing the state following the end of a political deadlock in the state.
Eight assemblymen from Barisan Nasional (BN), including three women were sworn in as state executive councillors at Istana Arau in the presence of Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man yesterday.
The eight state excos are Asmaiza Ahmad (Chuping), Nurulhisham Yaakob (Simpang Empat), Azizan Sulaiman (Santan), Hamizan Hassan (Kayang), Ruzaini Rais (Beseri), Rozieana Ahmad (Pauh), Siti Berenee Yahaya (Mata Ayer) and Teh Chai Ann (Titi Tinggi).
Addressing the opposition to Azlan’s candidacy as the state’s eighth mentri besar, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said he viewed the matter seriously.
“But when nine BN assemblymen, who had initially boycotted the swearing-in ceremony (of Azlan), had chosen to seek for forgiveness, I chose to accept. Tell me, who has not made mistakes in this world, hence I accepted their apologies.
“But I do not want a repeat and let this be a lesson for all as the development of the state is of utmost importance.”
He said the general election is over and he wants those elected to represent the people to make a firm commitment to serve them instead of playing politics.
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin said the pace of development in Perlis was slow, saying the state has to weather an average deficit of RM60 million to RM70 million annually, so there is much work to do.
“Work hard, create jobs and serve the rakyat. It is my duty to advise.”
Azlan said the newly sworn-in state government does not expect any problems to surface in administering the state.