SELANGOR Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has clarified that his suggestion to consider PKR Deputy President Nurul Izzah Anwar as a potential candidate for the post of Menteri Besar is merely an alternative proposal, contingent upon the consent of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Speaking at a press conference following the launch of the Selangor Creative Economy Action Plan 2025–2035 on Monday, Amirudin emphasised that the proposal is not definitive and that all current members of the Selangor State Executive Council (Exco) remain eligible for consideration.
“This is only my suggestion. If it is accepted, Alhamdulillah. If not, we will look for another alternative. No problem,” he said.
“Currently, all our Exco members are eligible, including (Mohd) Najwan (Halimi), (Dr. Mohamad) Fahmi (Ngah), (Datuk) Borhan (Aman Shah), and (Datuk Ir.) Izham Hashim.”
Amirudin also addressed the controversy that arose from media coverage, noting that the proposal pertains to the next term, but headlines had caused premature speculation.
“Actually, this suggestion is for the next term, but many people just saw the headline and jumped to conclusions. I don’t understand it either,” he added.
He stressed that any planning regarding changes to key positions must be carefully considered and not made in haste.
At present, the state government’s priority remains securing victory in the upcoming Selangor State Election, which he described as the essential prerequisite before discussions on the next term’s administration can proceed.
“I am one of those nearing the end of two terms and I respect that principle even though it is unwritten. There may be new challenges or opportunities at other levels, but that is for each person to consider.
“The future requires planning if changes are to be made. However, the condition is to first win the election,” he said.
Earlier, in the podcast “Keluar Sekejap” hosted by Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Sufian Hamdan, Amirudin had revealed that the proposal was previously discussed with Nurul Izzah, leaving it to her discretion to accept or decline.
The conversation arose when Khairy asked whether Nurul Izzah might contest a Selangor State Assembly seat in the next election and potentially be elevated to Menteri Besar. - November 24, 2025
