KANGAR (Dec 30): The appointment of new members to the Perlis state executive council (exco) can proceed with a minimum of four members, following PAS’ decision not to join the state administration under his leadership, said Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah. “Without the menteri besar, it is four. With the menteri besar, it becomes five. He said all existing PAS exco members will resign in solidarity following the resignation of former menteri besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. Abu Bakar, 57, who is also the Kuala Perlis state assemblyman from Bersatu, was sworn in before the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail on Sunday.

Source: The Edge Markets December 30, 2025 13:30 UTC