MELAKA – Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the state executive council line-up for the new administration will be announced next week.
He said he will study the matter before discussing it with Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.
“Insya-Allah I will announce the matter after considering (each exco’s) aspects, abilities, and experience for every portfolio. I will appoint (them) from among those who won the 21 state seats.
“After that’s done, I will seek a discussion with Tuan Yang Terutama Tun. Insya-Allah, give me some time...should be next week,” he told reporters after being sworn in as the 13th chief minister of Melaka before Ali at the Dewan Utama early this morning.
On why the swearing-in was held early this morning instead of this afternoon as scheduled, Sulaiman said the matter was expedited as there is a meeting of menteris besar and chief ministers scheduled for Tuesday, followed by a Conference of Rulers meeting.
“So time is rather short, tomorrow is already Sunday, and there are many things we need to discuss first with Tuan Yang Terutama Tun.
“Once finalised, we need to leave (to attend both meetings) on Tuesday...so the swearing-in had to be held tonight,” he said.
Sulaiman also promised that he would be a leader for everyone in the state, regardless of race or religion.
“As Melaka’s new chief minister, I will fulfil my obligations in accordance with the people’s wishes, and undertake the aspirations of Tuan Yang Terutama Tun in bringing Melaka to greater heights.
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank and congratulate the entire Melaka administration that managed and administered the state following the dissolution of the Melaka assembly on October 4 till the announcement of the state election results tonight,” he added. – Bernama, November 21, 2021
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