Selangor PH backs Amirudin to remain as MB
This comes amidst speculation that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz might join PKR and replace Amirudin.
In a joint statement, leaders from the coalition's component parties said they fully support Amirudin to stay on in the position.
They said the support was in line with the need to ensure a stable and strong administration of the Selangor government in order to implement various planned policies and initiatives.
These, they said, included the Second Selangor Plan, the development of a third port in Pulau Carey, the Iltizam Selangor Penyayang agenda and Kompleks Sukan Shah Alam (KSSA).
"The continuity of the state's top leadership will send a positive message to investors and the business community in Selangor."
Describing Amirudin as an experienced administrator, the leaders expressed their belief that Amirudin's services were needed in Selangor.
This, they said, was to ensure the state continues to be the nation's economic powerhouse, while advancing the Malaysia Madani agenda championed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
They added that Amirudin's leadership as the Selangor PH chairman was essential to strengthen collaboration with Barisan Nasional ahead of the upcoming general election.
"His experience and leadership have been key to the unity that led to victory and the formation of the unity government in Selangor during the last state election," they said.
The statement was jointly issued by Ng Sze Han, who is Selangor DAP chairman; Datuk Izham Hashim, who is Selangor Amanah chairman, and Datuk Borhan Aman Shah, who is Selangor PKR deputy chairman.
All three are members of the Selangor executive council.
Earlier today, Amirudin once again dismissed speculation that he and Tengku Zafrul will switch roles following the latter's decision to leave Umno and join PKR.
The PKR vice-president also said he did not foresee a by-election being called to make way for Tengku Zafrul in the Selangor assembly, nor does he expect to vacate his seat to move to the federal level.
Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul had announced his resignation from all posts in Umno, along with his membership in the party.
In a posting on his Facebook account, Tengku Zafrul also announced his intention to join PKR .
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