Dropped Perlis exco laments MB's lack of courage

Dropped Perlis exco laments MB's lack of courage

Haspaizi Zain
Published: Nov 25, 2024 7:14 PM


Tambun Tulang assemblyperson Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak has revealed that he was only informed about being dropped from his position as a Perlis exco member two days ago.

He lamented that Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was not bold enough to tell him of the decision earlier.

"The menteri besar should understand his authority. He should be bold and not inform at the last minute... There was an exco meeting on Monday; he could have said something.

"I have employees with wives and families. I can't just dismiss them," he told Malaysiakini.

Wan Zikri (above) and Pauh assemblyperson Megat Hashirat Hassan - both from Bersatu - were dropped from the Perlis exco line-up in the state government reshuffle today.

When asked about his feelings after being dismissed, Wan Zikri admitted he was disappointed.

"It would be a lie to say I’m not disappointed, especially since I had planned a lot for next year," he said.

Wan Zikri added that the menteri besar should have informed him of the reshuffle in advance so he could reorganise his work.

No reason given

Shukri also did not give a clear reason for the move, the Bersatu leader claimed.

"I asked if it was due to my performance (as an exco), and he (the menteri besar) said no, my performance was excellent. He said it was due to politics," Wan Zikri said.

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli

Bersatu had three representatives in the Perlis exco.

Apart from Wan Zikri and Megat, the other Bersatu assemblyperson appointed after the 2022 general election was Izizam Ibrahim (Titi Tinggi).

However, Izizam was retained, while Wan Zikri and Megat were replaced by Abu Bakar Hamzah (Kuala Perlis) - who is the Perlis Bersatu chief - and Marzita Mansor (Sena).