TEN members of the Perak assembly today took their oaths as members of the Perak executive council (Exco) today.

All the assemblymen were sworn in before the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, in a brief ceremony held at Istana Iskandariah, Ipoh, shortly after 11.30am.

Representing Umno were Mohd Zolkafly Harun (Lintang), Salbiah Mohamed (Temengor), and Khairudin Abu Hanipah (Belanja).

Meanwhile, representing PKR were Mohd Azlan Helmi (Tualang Sekah) and Sandrea Ng (Teja).

Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin (Sungai Rapat) represented Amanah.

DAP was represented by A. Sivanesan (Sungkai), Loh Sze Yee (Jalong), Teh Kok Lim (Aulong) and Woo Kah Leong (Pasir Bedamar).

The excos then signed the letter of appointment witnessed by the Chief Judge of the Ipoh High Court, Abdul Wahab Mohamed.

Yesterday Kota Tampan assemblyman Saarani Mohamad took the oath of office as menteri besar for a new term before Sultan Nazrin.

Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional agreed to co-operate to form the state government, after they won 24 and nine seats respectively in Saturday’s election, while Perikatan Nasiional obtained 26 seats. – Bernama, November 22, 2022.