The appointment of Perlis exco members was made after discussions with the Perikatan Nasional leadership, said Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.
"I referred to the (PN) leadership. There were demands to up the quota of Bersatu excos (to two) since the state speaker is from PAS.
"Therefore, I named Tambun Tulang assemblyperson Wan Zikri Afthar Ishak based on his capability to perform his duties," Shukri (above), who is also state PAS commissioner, was quoted as saying by the party mouthpiece Harakahdaily.
He was responding to the criticism by Perlis Bersatu chief Abu Bakar Hamzah that he was 'sidelined' from the state's exco line-up.
In alleging so, Abu Bakar also accused Shukri of disrespecting a support letter given by PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin on that matter.
In addition, Abu Bakar also claimed that he was 'backstabbed' by certain state Bersatu leaders on the exco line-up issue.
Elaborating, Shukri said the relationship between PAS and Bersatu (both PN components) in Perlis, is still cordial.
He stressed that he would meet Muhyiddin soon to discuss the issue.
Perlis currently has three Bersatu exco members. Aside from Wan Zikri, the two others are Titi Tinggi assemblyperson Izizam Ibrahim, and Megat Hashirat Hassan (Pauh).
Abu Bakar recently claimed that Perlis PAS is plagued by infighting, impacting the PN coalition in the state and its administration.
He claimed that the internal row spans several issues including "religious understanding" and matters related to state governance.
Abu Bakar then urged PN's top leadership to go to Perlis to help resolve the issue. - Mkini
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