Abu Bakar Hamzah sworn in as Perlis menteri besar

He replaces Sanglang assemblyman Shukri Ramli, who resigned on Thursday due to health reasons.

Abu Bakar Hamzah took his oath of office before Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail at Istana Arau today. (Kerajaan Negeri Perlis pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah has been sworn in as the 12th menteri besar for Perlis, taking over from Sanglang assemblyman Shukri Ramli, who resigned on Thursday due to health reasons.

Abu Bakar, who is from Bersatu, took his oath of office before Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail at Istana Arau at about 4pm today, Bernama reported.

His appointment comes amid a political crisis in Perlis, which saw eight Perikatan Nasional assemblymen reportedly submitting sworn statements to the state ruler to withdraw their support for Shukri, who is from PAS. - FMT

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