Mentri besar should be Malaysia-born, say experts


PETALING JAYA: There is a provision in the Selangor Constitution disqualifying those who became citizens by naturalisation or registration from becoming a mentri besar.

PKR president Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and her deputy Azmin Ali are both Singapore-born.

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