PETALING JAYA: Six Perlis PAS assemblymen have demanded an explanation over the postponement of the state assembly meeting.
“We urge the responsible parties to come forward with an immediate, transparent and accountable explanation to preserve public trust and uphold the integrity of the state’s administrative institutions,” they said in a statement on Saturday (April 18).
We view with serious concern the sudden decision to postpone the State Legislative Assembly sitting, which was made without any prior discussion with Members of the State Legislative Assembly,” they added.
The group explained that they received a notice on the deferment just three days before the meeting, which was supposed to start on Tuesday (April 21).
According to them, this raised questions, as it was carried out within an unreasonably short timeframe.
“This postponement should not have occurred, as there are many important issues requiring clarification in the state assembly sitting, including matters relating to state investment, land issues, the transfer of officers, the management of the Padang Besar Local Authority and preparations for the Sukma Games,” they said.
“To the best of our knowledge, such a sudden postponement has never occurred in the history of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly. More disappointingly, no official explanation or discussion was held with state representatives before this decision being made. This action clearly does not reflect the spirit of unity within the Perikatan Nasional government, which ought to prioritise consultation and openness,” they added.
They said the move has led to various speculations and confusion among the public.
“We also emphasise that any decisions relating to state administration should not give rise to negative perceptions, nor should they be associated with confusion or actions that are not properly explained,” they said.
The six assemblymen are Mohd Shukri Ramli(Sanglang), Muhammad Azmir Azizan(Santan), Asrul Aimran Abdul Jalil (Kayang), Razali Saad (Simpang Empat), Wan Badariah Wan Saad (Mata Ayer) and Haziq Asyraf Dun (Beseri).
The Star reported on Friday (April 17) that the Perlis state assembly meeting, which was supposed to begin on Tuesday (April 21), has been postponed.
The matter was conveyed to assemblymen by the secretary of the state assembly in a letter dated April 17.
Both the opening and the first meeting of the fourth session of the 15th state assembly, which was scheduled from April 21 to April 23, have been postponed to a new date, which has yet to be determined.
The letter, signed by state assembly secretary Mohd Anwar Shahul Hameed, was copied to the Mentri Besar, the state assembly Speaker and other higher officials, including those from the neighbouring states.
