Umno picks Saarani for Perak MB but yet to formalise nomination

The Perak Umno meeting last night decided to nominate its state chief Saarani Mohamad as the party's menteri besar candidate, according to sources privy to the gathering.

However, the party has yet to submit the Kota Tampan assemblyperson's name to Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah as negotiations with suitable partners continue...