PADANG BESAR (Jan 1): The list of names proposed for the new Perlis State Executive Council (exco) will be presented to the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail next week, said Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah. He said the list of exco candidates consists only of four state assemblymen from Bersatu, as PAS Central had decided not to be part of the new exco lineup that will be formed. At a press conference on Tuesday, Abu Bakar said the appointment of the new Perlis exco could proceed with the minimum four members following PAS’ decision not to join the state administration under his leadership. On Wednesday, at a press conference, Perlis Speaker Rus’sele Eizan announced the withdrawal of his application to the Election Commission for by-elections to be held to fill the three casual vacancies. However, he said the Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji seats will remain vacant until the next general election.

Source: The Edge Markets January 01, 2026 07:20 UTC