MELAKA: The brand new line-up of govt councillors for the state will likely be introduced subsequent week, says new Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali.
He mentioned he would examine the matter earlier than discussing it with Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.
“Insya-Allah I’ll announce the matter after contemplating (every Exco’s) skills and expertise for each portfolio. I’ll appoint (them) from amongst those that gained the 21 state seats,” mentioned Sulaiman.
“After that’s completed, I’ll search a dialogue with Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam. Give me a while,needs to be subsequent week,” he advised reporters after being sworn in because the thirteenth Chief Minister of Melaka earlier than Mohd Ali on the Dewan Utama early this morning.
On why the swearing-in was held early on Sunday (Nov 21) morning as an alternative of in afternoon as scheduled, Sulaiman mentioned the matter was expedited as there’s a assembly of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers scheduled for Tuesday, adopted by a Convention of Rulers assembly.
“So time is fairly brief, Nov 21 is already Sunday, and there are a lot of issues we have to focus on first with the Yang Dipertua Negeri. When finalised, on Tuesday (Nov 23) we have to depart (to attend each conferences) so the swearing-in wanted to be held sooner,” he mentioned.
Sulaiman additionally promised that he can be a frontrunner for everybody within the state, no matter race or faith.
“As Melaka’s new Chief Minister, I’ll fulfil my obligations in accordance with the folks’s needs and undertake the aspirations of Tuan Yang Terutama Tun in bringing Melaka to better heights,” mentioned Sulaiman.
“I wish to take the chance to thank and congratulate the whole Melaka state authorities administration that managed and administered the state following the dissolution of the Melaka state meeting on Oct 4 until the announcement of the state election outcomes tonight,” he added. – Bernama
