Although it was much anticipated, the Penang state assembly will not be dissolved today, following the dissolution of Parliament announced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today.
As early as 12p noon, a large group of reporters had gathered at Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's office at the 28th floor of Komtar, as no media had been barred from entering the press conference scheduled earlier.
"I received a fax from Najib - who said he had met with the Agong - and according to the constitution, he has the permission to dissolve Parliament to pave way for elections," Lim told reporters after attending the state's last executive council meeting.
"He asked my cooperation to dissolve at the same time. And if this happens, the relevant documents will be sent. The state exco (has) no problem with having the election (at the) same time with Parliament," he added.
"Therefore, I will meet the governor tomorrow at 9.30am to ask him when we can dissolve the state assembly."
'Consider all factors before polling'
In an immediate response, state BN chief Teng Chang Yeow said that with the news of Parliament's dissolution, months of politicking will be intensified in the next few weeks.
"Malaysians will have to consider all factors that will determine their future before polling," he told Malaysiakini.
"The political maturity of Malaysian democracy is once again demonstrated with this 13th general election," he added.
"Let Malaysians go to the polls with a clean and healthy (form of) campaigning."
Meanwhile, state Umno liaison committee chief Zainal Abidin Osman said, "He (Najib) chose today (to announce the dissolution of Parliament) as it marked his fourth year in office.
"He has led this beloved nation with his various transformation plans which have all borne fruit," he added.
As early as 12p noon, a large group of reporters had gathered at Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's office at the 28th floor of Komtar, as no media had been barred from entering the press conference scheduled earlier.
"I received a fax from Najib - who said he had met with the Agong - and according to the constitution, he has the permission to dissolve Parliament to pave way for elections," Lim told reporters after attending the state's last executive council meeting.
"He asked my cooperation to dissolve at the same time. And if this happens, the relevant documents will be sent. The state exco (has) no problem with having the election (at the) same time with Parliament," he added.
"Therefore, I will meet the governor tomorrow at 9.30am to ask him when we can dissolve the state assembly."
'Consider all factors before polling'
In an immediate response, state BN chief Teng Chang Yeow said that with the news of Parliament's dissolution, months of politicking will be intensified in the next few weeks.
"Malaysians will have to consider all factors that will determine their future before polling," he told Malaysiakini.
"The political maturity of Malaysian democracy is once again demonstrated with this 13th general election," he added.
"Let Malaysians go to the polls with a clean and healthy (form of) campaigning."
Meanwhile, state Umno liaison committee chief Zainal Abidin Osman said, "He (Najib) chose today (to announce the dissolution of Parliament) as it marked his fourth year in office.
"He has led this beloved nation with his various transformation plans which have all borne fruit," he added.
In another development, Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim had an audience with the Selangor sultan this afternoon.
The 40-minute meeting took place at the Alam Shah palace in Klang, as Khalid arrived at 1.30pm and left at 2.10pm.
Speaking to reporters when he was leaving, he said that a press conference will be held tomorrow at 2.30pm.
However, he did not say whether he will dissolve the state legislative assembly by today, nor did he mention the issues to be raised during the press conference.
Meanwhile, when contacted, Khalid’s press secretary Arfa’eza Abdul Aziz said that the MB will issue a press statement later.
The 40-minute meeting took place at the Alam Shah palace in Klang, as Khalid arrived at 1.30pm and left at 2.10pm.
Speaking to reporters when he was leaving, he said that a press conference will be held tomorrow at 2.30pm.
However, he did not say whether he will dissolve the state legislative assembly by today, nor did he mention the issues to be raised during the press conference.
Meanwhile, when contacted, Khalid’s press secretary Arfa’eza Abdul Aziz said that the MB will issue a press statement later.
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