THE Malacca state legislative assembly is expected to convene in the middle of next month at the latest.

Deputy speaker Ghazale Muhamad said the date must be gazetted at least two weeks prior to the state assembly meeting after obtaining the consent of Malacca Yang Dipertua Negeri Mohd Ali Rustam.

“We at the state assembly level abide by the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who has directed Parliament and state assemblies to reconvene as soon as possible,” he told reporters when met after the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry’s Prihatin Programme at the Malacca Zoo today.

“We have discussed with state assembly speaker Ab Rauf Yusoh to have an audience with the Yang Dipertua Negeri to get his consent.”

Ghazale said it is necessary for the state assembly to convene as soon as possible because the members need to discuss and settle many issues faced by the people.

He said this is to ensure the well-being of the people, especially those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly during the movement control order period.

On Wednesday, Istana Negara, in a statement, said the king is of the view that Parliament should reconvene as soon as possible to allow the emergency ordinances and the national recovery plan to be debated by members of the Dewan Rakyat. – Bernama, June 19, 2021.