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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Khalid accepts PAS decision, will seek audience with sultan

PAS leaders today decided to back two PKR leaders as replacement for Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim in the Selangor menteri besar issue. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 17, 2014.PAS leaders today decided to back two PKR leaders as replacement for Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim in the Selangor menteri besar issue. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Abd Halim, August 17, 2014.
Following PAS’s decision to back two PKR candidates to replace him, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said he will seek an audience with the sultan of Selangor and advise him on the next course of action.
The embattled Selangor menteri besar said he accepted the PAS decision on his position with an open heart.
“Until the sultan makes his final decision, I will continue to administer Selangor with the four PAS exco members to ensure the people are not affected by this crisis,” he said in a short statement today.
However, it is not known when Khalid’s meeting will take place as Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is on holiday and will return to the state on August 27.
Khalid thanked his colleagues and Selangor people for their support and patience in facing the current impasse.
“I also thank everyone for their patience in finding a solution to this issue, based on the correct procedure and the law.”
Khalid in his quest to retain the MB’s post had sacked three DAP and two PKR exco members after obtaining the sultan’s consent. Another PKR exco member quit in support of the party’s stand to remove him.
Khalid had said he would lead the state with the remaining four PAS exco members, who had said they would continue until the party’s meeting today.
PAS sealed Khalid's fate as Selangor menteri besar today, when it announced support for PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah‎ Wan Ismail and her deputy, Azmin Ali as candidates to replace him.
"We have unanimously agreed to suggest two names to replace Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah and Azmin Ali," said PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu, also known as Mat Sabu, after attending a meeting with the PAS Central Committee today.
He told a pre‎ss conference at the party's headquarters that PAS would also stand by the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition, even as the crisis has threatened to break up the opposition pact.
"The four Selangor executive council members from PAS will also remain ‎in the state government to ensure service to the people is not disrupted."
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has reportedly refused to endorse Wan Azizah's nomination and was part of the Shura Council that decided on August 7 that Khalid should remain MB.
But when asked if today's decision ran contrary to the Shura Council's decision, Mat Sabu said Khalid was no longer their concern.
"Khalid's name does not arise any more. He has been sacked (from PKR) and is no longer in PR," said Sabu.
On Thursday, Khalid precarious position took a turn for the worst when Dr Wan Azizah in a show of strength showed that she had the backing of 30 assemblymen, including two from PAS to helm the state.
Hulu Kelang assemblyman Saari Sungib and Morib assemblyman Hasnul Baharuddun were the first state lawmakers from Selangor PAS to back Dr Wan Azizah to take over as Selangor menteri besar.
- TMI

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