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Perlis MB denies treating PAS assemblymen as opposition
Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has clarified that he maintains cordial relations with the PAS-led state government. The statement comes amid speculation about tensions between the ruling coalition and its allies in the northern state.
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Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah dismissed suggestions that his administration treats PAS assemblymen differently from government-aligned representatives, emphasising the strength of ties between the state leadership and the Islamic party.
Hamzah said the relationship between his office and PAS Perlis remained constructive and professional, contrary to implications that members from the party face disparate treatment.
The clarification addresses ongoing questions about the political dynamics within Perlis's state assembly, where coalition stability has been a matter of periodic scrutiny. PAS holds a significant bloc of seats in the 36-member legislature.
The Mentri Besar's remarks underline efforts to present a united front among ruling partners in the state, a crucial consideration given the narrow margins that characterise many state governments across Malaysia. Maintaining coalition cohesion remains essential for legislative stability.