Selangor ready to convene hybrid state assembly

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is ready to convene the state assembly through a hybrid format if the Covid-19 situation remains serious.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin

Shari said if there is a need for a hybrid sitting, he will propose to amend laws, enactments or relevant rules.

He said this is necessary so that a hybrid sitting could be conducted legally.

“After the amendment has been approved, we will continue via a hybrid format to curb the spread of the virus,” he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama.

Amirudin said Covid-19 screening tests for those involved in the state assembly sitting will be conducted soon, while other officers and media representatives, who have completed both vaccination doses, will be allowed at the sitting.

He also said the state government had completed an engagement session with Selangor members of parliament and state assemblymen from both the government and opposition via webinar to discuss updates on the Pakej Kita Selangor initiative.

Amirudin said the discussion touched on possible amendments to the state budget, especially if it involves allocation changes to an agency.

According to media reports, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had consented to the opening of the state assembly from Aug 23 to Sept 6.

Amirudin said the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had consented to the first meeting of the fourth term of the 14th Selangor State Legislative Assembly and agreed to grace the opening ceremony on Aug 23.

He said the session will follow the regular format comprising a questionand-answer session and debate.