Selangor state assembly dissolved

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state assembly was dissolved this morning after being consented by the state ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali made the announcement after seeking an audience with the Sultan earlier today at Istana Alam Shah in Klang at 10am.
"Alhamdulillah, the Sultan has given his consent that the 13th Selangor state assembly be dissolved effective today April 9 in accordance with the Formation of Selangor Government Laws 1959.
"The Sultan also consented to signing the state assembly dissolution proclamation at a ceremony held at the palace at 10.30am," he told a special press conference at the Selangor state building, here, today.
Azmin said until a new state government is formed after the 14th General Election, the current state administration would function as a caretaker government.
The PKR deputy president said Selangor state legislative speaker Hannah Yeoh, who was also present at the palace earlier, would submit a letter to inform the Election Commission immediately on the state dissolution.
Azmin also thanked the Selangor people for giving the mandate and trust to the state government to develop Selangor.
“A stable government through the strong support of the rakyat has allowed us to implement progressive and innovative policies for the sake of the people.
“My colleagues and I, in the state government have done our best to develop the state. The power is now in the hands of the people. I trust their maturity in wanting a strong and stable government,” he said.
After the press conference, all state assemblymen also returned their official vehicles to the state government in a formal ceremony here, including Azmin.