IPOH: A snap state election in Perak is unlikely to happen anytime soon, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
The Mentri Besar said the state government still has time to continue its work and it is unlikely that he will seek to dissolve the state legislative assembly in the near future.
“We still have more than a year to continue our services as entrusted to us for five years.
“The matter (state election) has not been discussed on any platforms,” he said in a press conference after presenting a mock cheque to People of Remarkable Talents (PORT) at his office here yesterday.
“So, personally, I do not think there is a possibility of a state election,” he said, adding that there are procedures before elections are called.
“Firstly, the Mentri Besar needs to have an audience with the Perak Sultan to propose a dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
“If His Royal Highness does not agree, then the Mentri Besar is considered to have resigned.”
The 15th Perak state election took place on Nov 19, 2022 to elect 59 members of the Perak State Legislative Assembly.
It was held concurrently with the 15th General Election.
There were talks that Perak is being mulled as a “case study”, with a snap election to be called to see if an early general election can be held.
Separately, Saarani said some civil servants in Perak are expected to work from home (WFH) starting April 15.
He said the State Secretary is still looking into its implementation.
“The circular from the Chief Secretary to the Government to implement WFH is the same, but its implementation differs between states and based on needs,” he said.
On the mock cheque presentation, Saarani said a total of RM393,000 has been allocated under the PORT Creative Fund to help artistes conduct their projects.
He said some 123 out of 221 applications were approved for project funding related to visual arts, music and performance.
