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Kelantan weighs options on Bersatu exco member after party deregistration
Kelantan's deputy menteri besar has declined to commit to removing a Bersatu representative from the state executive council, following calls from Wawasan Rakyat leadership to address the political fallout from the coalition partner's deregistration.
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The Kelantan state government is facing pressure to reconfigure its executive council following Bersatu's recent deregistration, but officials remain non-committal on immediate personnel changes.
Deputy Menteri Besar Fadzli Hassan sidestepped a proposal from Wawasan Rakyat to remove Kamaruddin Nor, a Bersatu representative currently serving on the exco, from his position. The move reflects broader uncertainty within Kelantan's political landscape as the state administration grapples with the implications of its coalition partner's loss of party status.
Wawasan Rakyat, a key member of the ruling Perikatan Nasional coalition in Kelantan, has advocated for the removal to clarify the exco's composition following Bersatu's deregistration. However, the state government has indicated it intends to carefully evaluate its options rather than rush into changes.
The situation underscores the ongoing complexity of managing coalition politics in Malaysia's states, particularly when member parties face institutional challenges. Officials in Kelantan are expected to consult with relevant stakeholders before announcing any decisions regarding the composition of the executive council.
The state government has not provided a timeline for when a final determination will be made on the matter.