Kelantan wants to strengthen ties with federal govt - MB

 

The Kelantan government will take a mature approach to strengthen the relationship between the state government and the federal government in the spirit of federalism for the wellbeing of the people, said newly-appointed Menteri Besar Mohd Nassuruddin Daud.

He said a strong government-to-government relationship is important for the benefit of all, especially the people.

"Apart from that, we will also continue the legacy of developing with Islam... this policy has been proven to place Islam as the foundation for the administration and prosperity of the state as well as the welfare of the people.

"Also my priority is to become menteri besar for all the people of Kelantan regardless of race or background," Nassuruddin (above) added.

He said this at his first press conference as the new menteri besar of Kelantan at the MABNA-MBI building in Kota Bharu today, which was also attended by his deputy Mohamed Fadzli Hassan.

Earlier, Nassuruddin, who is also the assemblyperson for Meranti, put his thumb on the time recorder at his office at 8.30am today to start his first day as menteri besar.

He also spent time mingling with the staff of the Menteri Besar's Office before starting his duties.

Exco members appointed

Nassuruddin, who is the third menteri besar of Kelantan after PAS took over the state from BN in 1990, said the line-up of state executive councillors (exco) that has been approved and appointed by the Kelantan sultan is a balanced and best leadership lineup from various fields, especially scholars, technocrats and professionals.

"What is important is that the concept of consultation is the foundation of strength in this government as practiced by the previous (PAS) administrations. I hope all parties can provide support to continue the legacy of MBI (Develop with Islam)" he said.

Yesterday, Nassuruddin was sworn in as the new menteri besar before the Kelantan ruler, Sultan Muhammad V, at the Istana Negeri, Kubang Kerian. Nine assemblypersons were also sworn in as state exco.

Nassuruddin said the portfolios of all exco concerned will be compiled and announced soon.

In the state polls on Aug 12, PAS swept 43 of the 45 seats in the legislative assembly.

- Bernama