Ex-Perlis MB gives successor one week to explain postponed state assembly sitting
Published: Apr 18, 2026 5:27 PM
Updated: Apr 19, 2026 11:43 AM
Former Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli said he and five other PAS assemblypersons have given his successor, Abu Bakar Hamzah, a week to explain the reason behind the postponement of the recent state legislative assembly sitting.
Shukri (above, left), who resigned from his position last December, said PAS regretted the state government’s decision to defer the sitting at a time when “many pending issues” required clarification.
The Sanglang assemblyperson said that pending issues included investments, land grants, and local authorities.
Describing the postponement as “extraordinary”, Shukri said he received a notice on April 9 informing the start of a three-day sitting on April 21, 22 and 23, but yesterday (Friday) he was notified of its cancellation.
“I received an offer to perform the haj, with my flight to Mecca scheduled for April 18.
“But due to the state assembly sitting (as per the initial notice), I applied to Tabung Haji to postpone my flight to May 3.
“Suddenly the assembly is postponed, and this is deeply regrettable,” he was quoted as saying by BH Online in Mata Ayer, Padang Besar, today.
Previously, several parties had hinted on social media at a postponement of the sitting despite the political situation in Perlis appearing stable.
Perlis state assembly
‘No disaster, disease threat’
According to Shukri, the postponement was unusual as there was no emergency such as a natural disaster, death, or disease outbreak.
Speaking on behalf of the other five PAS assemblypersons, Shukri said he was disappointed with the state government’s decision, as it was made without discussion despite cooperation between the two sides in the state administration.
“Our unity as six PAS assemblypersons is the strength of the state government.
“We should have been consulted, as we are the ‘pillar’ strengthening the government today,” he said.
Politics in Perlis has been in turmoil following moves to remove Shukri through the actions of eight assembly members - three from PAS and five from Bersatu.
‘No disaster, disease threat’
According to Shukri, the postponement was unusual as there was no emergency such as a natural disaster, death, or disease outbreak.
Speaking on behalf of the other five PAS assemblypersons, Shukri said he was disappointed with the state government’s decision, as it was made without discussion despite cooperation between the two sides in the state administration.
“Our unity as six PAS assemblypersons is the strength of the state government.
“We should have been consulted, as we are the ‘pillar’ strengthening the government today,” he said.
Politics in Perlis has been in turmoil following moves to remove Shukri through the actions of eight assembly members - three from PAS and five from Bersatu.
Three Perlis assemblypersons whose PAS memberships were terminated
They were also said to have submitted statutory declarations to the Perlis ruler, declaring a loss of confidence in Shukri.
Abu Bakar, who is also Perlis Bersatu chairperson, filled the menteri besar vacancy later.
“As the head of the government, he (Abu Bakar) should not maintain distrust towards us, but instead have confidence in our support for the state government,” said Shukri.
However, despite giving a one-week deadline, Shukri did not state what further action would be taken if Abu Bakar fails to meet their demand to explain the postponement.
They were also said to have submitted statutory declarations to the Perlis ruler, declaring a loss of confidence in Shukri.
Abu Bakar, who is also Perlis Bersatu chairperson, filled the menteri besar vacancy later.
“As the head of the government, he (Abu Bakar) should not maintain distrust towards us, but instead have confidence in our support for the state government,” said Shukri.
However, despite giving a one-week deadline, Shukri did not state what further action would be taken if Abu Bakar fails to meet their demand to explain the postponement.
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