Pantai Kundor assemblyperson Nor Azman Hassan today offered a teary apology to the people of Malacca for his part in the dissolution of the state assembly.
“Forgive us. I say this to you sincerely. I’m not merely pretending to cry,” said Nor Azman in a press conference in Malacca City today.
“I apologise to the people of Malacca. We did this for you. There is no self-interest involved.”
Nor Azman was among four lawmakers who withdrew support for outgoing chief minister Sulaiman Md Ali on Monday.
The other three are Idris Haron (Umno-Sungai Udang), Noor Effandi Ahmad (Bersatu-Telok Mas) and Norhizam Hassan Baktee (Independent-Pengkalan Batu).
Their action triggered the chief minister to advise Malacca governor Ali Rustam to dissolve the state legislative assembly.
The incident has received criticism as the dissolution of the state assembly has paved way for a fresh election, which has to be held within 60 days amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among those who have raised concern on the impact of a statewide poll on the outbreak was Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, while Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday suggested that the government may have to declare a state of emergency for Malacca.
Alleged impropriety
Earlier, Nor Azman claimed that there was impropriety in the Malacca Waterfront Economic Zone (M-Wez) - a massive land reclamation project - as part of his reason for withdrawing support for Sulaiman.
However, he said that he could only provide evidence if he becomes chief minister.
“If I govern Malacca, I will expose everything. Do not worry. We have evidence. God willing, the MACC will do their jobs,” he said.
“Come on lah. Public funds are being used for such big projects. We must remedy this. Do not reclaim the sea.”
Nor Azman also express unhappiness that when he was hospitalised for Covid-19 recently, the state government did not offer moral support.
Meanwhile, Idris, who accompanied Nor Azman at the press conference, said if the party wants to take action against the duo, they must be given the right to defend themselves.
Idris said the Umno leadership never reached out to him and Nor Azman to find out why they were disgruntled.
He also defended his decision to appear with Pakatan Harapan lawmakers at a press conference two days ago where he mooted the establishment of a unity government.
“For heaven’s sake, you have to take up the DAP to gain the majority in the future if you want to be in the government. MCA and MIC are of no use.
“To a certain extent, MCA is more chauvinist than the DAP,” said Idris. - Mkini
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