IPOH – The opposition in Perak has expressed hope that new Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad will be able to run a transparent administration, while also focusing on the people’s needs and interests.
Perak Legislative Assembly opposition leader Dr Abdul Aziz Bari said these two aspects must not be taken lightly as they form the backbone of the state government.
“He should not see us as people who want to bring him down. We compete in a positive and healthy manner. The people want a good administration,” Aziz, who is also Perak DAP vice-chairman, told Bernama when contacted here today.
Kota Tampan assemblyman Saarani was sworn in as the 14th menteri besar of Perak before Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar today.
Meanwhile, Perak Parti Amanah Negara chairman and Manjoi assemblyman Datuk Asmuni Awi said Saarani’s appointment can hopefully resolve the political crisis altogether, and that the focus should now be on state development.
Asmuni said he will always give his cooperation and support if the agenda was given priority.
“I’m confident that in the new political history of Malaysia, especially in Perak, he (Saarani) will be able to make changes and do the best for the people,” he said.
Perak PKR chairman Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak said all political leaders in the state should take note of Sultan Nazrin’s reminder to end the political crisis and give the best service for the well-being of the people.
He said cooperation among political leaders should be a priority in safeguarding the people’s future while the world is still being adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. – Bernama, December 10, 2020
