Perlis crisis ends after eight Umno reps sworn in as exco members


KANGAR: The political upheaval in Perlis seems to have calmed after eight out of nine 'rebel' Umno assemblymen were sworn in as state executive councillors on Wednesday (June 13).

The Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail and Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man witnessed the swearing-in ceremony at Istana Arau here.

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