Malacca CM briefs Yang di-Pertua Negeri on current political situation

Malacca Chief Minister Adly Zahari held a meeting with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Mohd Khalil Yaakob at the latter’s office in Ayer Keroh.

Adly (photo) said the meeting was to inform Mohd Khalil of the current political situation to ensure the state government administration could run effectively for the sake of duty and responsibility to the people.

“The essence of the discussions with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri is mainly on state development, issues and the current situation at the state level.

“This is a normal practice for us to update him about the developments in the state, prior to the exco meeting,” he told reporters when met at the entrance of the Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh.

Also present were several state exco members including Norhizam Hassan Baktee, Ginie Lim Siew Lin and Low Chee Leong.

More than 20 media personnel gathered at the area since 8am and both Adly and Norhizam had also provided drinks and breakfast to the media.

Yesterday, Adly was reported to have said the administration and machinery of the Malacca government are still functioning despite the ongoing political developments at the federal level.

- Bernama

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