Geopolitical expert Prof Dr James Chin said the imminent political battle in Perlis is ­expected to centre not on elections but on the selection of the next Mentri Besar. The current state government, Prof Chin added, could continue to operate normally as long as the Perlis Ruler maintains confidence in it. If needed, they can appoint a new Mentri Besar without difficulty,” he said. On Thursday, Perlis State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rus’sele Eizan said he would ­formally notify the Election Commission (EC) next week of the vacancies. He said as Perlis requires eight seats for a majority, failure to secure this number could result in a hung state assembly.

Source: The Star December 27, 2025 01:14 UTC