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Perak Coalition Government Reaches Understanding; Perak Celebrates New Royal Family Member

March 14, 2008

Malaysiakini reports that all 3 coalition government parties, PKR, DAP, and PAS has reached an agreement into the position of the new Menteri Besar of Perak, and also the distribution of exco-seats.

The opposition has successfully averted an impasse after party leaders reached an amicable decision to reallocate the composition of the Perak state executive council posts last night.

PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali confirmed that the new composition will be six DAP, three PKR and one PAS to form the 10-person Perak state executive council.

Yesterday, PKR threatened to pull out from the Perak state administration on hearing that eight posts will go to DAP.

“In the spirit of sincere openness, we stress that the composition of the exco must reflect the composition of the population of Perak and represent the interests of all ethnic groups fairly,” said Syed Husin in a statement yesterday.

Syed Husin said the new state government will also appoint a PKR representative to be one of its two senators.

More details will be revealed after the swearing-in of the new Perak Menteri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin from PAS.

Syed Husin also said that a second deputy MB post will be allocated to PKR. It is expected that Perak will follow Penang’s example of naming two deputy MBs.

He added that the compromise was reached after both Perak and central leaders concluded their discussions last night.

I find Syed Husin’s statement a bit disappointing, as I feel that the best people be selected in the exco, not whether they are Malay, Indian, or Chinese. Have we forgotten so fast already that the Barisan Rakyat has been campaigning on a multi-racial platform?

Lastly, congratulations to Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah and Raja Puan Besar Tuanku Zara Salim on the birth of their new baby boy this morning. I hope that this symbolizes a new and better Perak under the guidance of the coalition government of PKR, DAP, and PAS.

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