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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
All abuzz over Amirudin's future
KLANG: Talk had been rife that with the resignation of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad from the Cabinet, Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari may be moved up to be made a federal minister. Sources within PKR as well as the state administration had also said that Seri Setia assemblyman and chairman of the state Islamic and cultural innovation committee Dr Fahmi Ngah was one of the main candidates who could replace Amirudin as mentri besar. No one had voiced out against the strong possibility of Amirudin being moved from the state to the federal government. However, following Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz's announcement that he will be leaving Umno for PKR, efforts have started rolling in to retain the status quo in the Selangor state administration. Selangor DAP chairman Ng Sze Han, his Amanah counterpart Datuk Izham Hashim and state PKR deputy chief Datuk Borhan Aman Shah issued a joint statement yesterday saying Pakatan Harapan component parties wanted Amirudin to complete his full term as mentri besar. 'This support (for Amirudin) is in line with the need for the Selangor state administration to remain stable and strong to implement the various welfare programmes and policies that have been planned,' said the trio. They named the Second Selangor Plan, the development of the third port in Pulau Carey and the construction of the Shah Alam Stadium Complex as among the plans undergoing the process of completion under Amirudin's purview. 'The continuity of the main state leadership will deliver a positive message to investors and the business community in Selangor,' said the statement.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor Launches KDE Initiative To Streamline Funeral Aid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government today launched the Khairat Darul Ehsan (KDE) initiative as a single entity to channel financial aid of RM1,000 to the next of kin of deceased individuals to help ease the burden of funeral expenses. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that previously, financial assistance for the next of kin of the deceased was distributed through separate programmes such as Skim Mesra, Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS), and Skim Insurans Am Selangor (INSAN). He said the Selangor government had allocated RM20 million for the implementation of KDE, compared to RM12 million previously under Skim Mesra, ISS, and INSAN, which benefited 5,995 recipients. 'The implementation of KDE also streamlines the provision of death benefit aid, which was previously channelled through various individual programmes,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of the Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) Volunteers and Khairat Darul Ehsan at an event here today. Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS) has been appointed as the main implementing agency for the initiative. Amirudin said KDE was part of the state government's efforts to enhance the delivery of benefits to the people, in line with the promises made under the '5 Commitments for 5 Years' manifesto. 'This initiative also aligns with the objectives of the First Selangor Plan to make Selangor a liveable state through improved wellbeing and social inclusivity,' he said. He said there were two eligibility categories for applying to KDE, namely the general public and Persons with Disabilities (OKU). For the general category, applicants must be aged 50 and above, Malaysian citizens, and registered voters in Selangor.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Selangor PH backs Amirudin to remain as MB
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Pakatan Harapan wants Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to remain menteri besar until the end of the current term. 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 .
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Selangor Pakatan leaders want Amirudin to stay as MB to allow 'continuity'
KLANG: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz quitting Umno for PKR has got Selangor Pakatan Harapan parties urging Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to complete his full term as Mentri Besar. Amirudin has emerged as a favourite to take up a Cabinet position in the Federal Government following the resignation of Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Selangor DAP chairman Ng Sze Han, his Amanah counterpart Datuk Izham Hashim and state PKR deputy chief Datuk Borhan Aman Shah issued a joint statement Saturday (May 31) saying Pakatan Harapan component parties wanted to maintain the status quo in the Selangor state administration. 'This support (for Amirudin) is in line with the need for the Selangor state administration to remain stable and strong to implement the various welfare programmes and policies that have been planned,'' said the trio. They named the Second Selangor Plan, the development of the third port in Carey Island, and the construction of the Shah Alam Stadium Complex among the plans undergoing completion under Amirudin's purview. 'The continuity of the main state leadership will deliver a positive message to investors and the business community in Selangor,'' said the statement. The leaders said they were also of the opinion that Amirudin's leadership as the Selangor Pakatan chief was much needed to strengthen the cooperation with Barisan Nasional for the upcoming general election. 'His experience and leadership are the key to the unity that has been shaped, which saw victory as well as the formation of the Unity Government in Selangor after the last general election," they added. Should Amirudin make the move to Putrajaya, Seri Setia assemblyman and chairman of the state Islamic and cultural innovation committee, Dr Fahmi Ngah, is one of the main potential candidates rumoured to replace him. Ng, Izham and Borhan went on to say they believed that, as an experienced administrator, Amirudin's service was also needed to help ensure Selangor continues being the nation's economic stronghold while at the same time ensuring Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's Malaysia Madani agenda is a success. Tengku Zafrul announced his decision to leave Umno to join PKR on Friday (May 30), and this started speculation that he may be brought into the state administration to helm Selangor. However, a PKR insider said that this was not possible, as to be a state mentri besar or even an executive councillor, one would have to be an assemblyman first.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor launches KDE initiative to streamline funeral aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor state government today launched the Khairat Darul Ehsan (KDE) initiative as a single entity to channel financial aid of RM1,000 to the next of kin of deceased individuals to help ease the burden of funeral expenses. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that previously, financial assistance for the next of kin of the deceased was distributed through separate programmes such as Skim Mesra, Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS), and Skim Insurans Am Selangor (INSAN). He said the Selangor government had allocated RM20 million for the implementation of KDE, compared to RM12 million previously under Skim Mesra, ISS, and INSAN, which benefited 5,995 recipients. 'The implementation of KDE also streamlines the provision of death benefit aid, which was previously channelled through various individual programmes,' he told reporters after officiating the launch of the Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS) Volunteers and Khairat Darul Ehsan at an event here today. Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS) has been appointed as the main implementing agency for the initiative. Amirudin said KDE was part of the state government's efforts to enhance the delivery of benefits to the people, in line with the promises made under the '5 Commitments for 5 Years' manifesto. 'This initiative also aligns with the objectives of the First Selangor Plan to make Selangor a liveable state through improved wellbeing and social inclusivity,' he said. He said there were two eligibility categories for applying to KDE, namely the general public and Persons with Disabilities (OKU). For the general category, applicants must be aged 50 and above, Malaysian citizens, and registered voters in Selangor. The OKU category is open to holders of the Social Welfare Department's OKU card with no age limit, who are Malaysian citizens with at least one parent who is a registered voter in Selangor, and residents of the state. Eligible individuals may register online via starting June 1.
