I don't need to apologise to Raja of Perlis, says Shahidan

Diyana Ibrahim Diyana Ibrahim Updated 8 years ago · Published on 29 May 2018 12:45PM · 2 Comments

Shahidan Kassim says there is no need for him to step down from the post of Perlis Barisan Nasional chairman. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 29, 2018.

AN apology to the Raja of Perlis is not necessary, said state Barisan Nasional chairman Shahidan Kassim, who had defied the ruler in the state’s menteri besar crisis.

The former minister also said there is no need for him to step down as head of the state BN.

“What do I need to apologise for? It was not my fault. If the assemblymen want to apologise, it is up to them. But not me,” he told The Malaysian Insight.

Last week, nine Umno assemblymen skipped the swearing-in of Menteri Besar Azlan Man. One of the reps has said they are prepared to meet the Agong to resolve the issue.

Shahidan, who also leads Perlis Umno, said the state BN is sticking to its stand that Azlan is not its choice for the post.

“It is inappropriate to appoint Azlan as it contravenes Perlis’ state law, which says the MB candidate has to have majority support. Azlan did not get majority support.”

The crisis began when the state BN said it was unhappy with Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail’s rejection of its pick for menteri besar, Ismail Kassim, who is Shahidan’s brother.

Shahidan then announced that Azlan will be sacked from Umno, but this was rejected by the top leadership.

BN, which won 10 out of Perlis’ 15 state seats in the 14th general election, has obtained a simple majority to form the state government. – May 29, 2018.
 

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  • Is this the Malay adat where by your actions you have challenged the Raja, n now refused to apologise? This is biadap! You got no respect for the Raja. He has every right to choose the one he wishes. He is not Umno's puppet to endorse any candidate you proposed

    Posted 8 years ago by Peace Maker · Reply

  • Daulat Tuanku!!!!!!!!Please !!! Please !!! banish this retard from your state. Umno has been using the Royal Household only to their whims and fancies. Never have they "Pertahankan Kedaulatan" . They are abusive and very arrogantly disrespectul to the Royalty when it goes against them in their wants. Make him as an example so that Umno wil learn to be humble.

    Posted 8 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply