Gerakan rep to be appointed as Terengganu assemblyman
Terengganu menteri besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar says the state constitution allows the appointment of assemblymen from ethnic groups or genders unrepresented in the state assembly.
In a move to ensure representation for the Chinese community in the state legislature, Terengganu's Government has decided to appoint a Chinese community representative from the Gerakan party as the newly elected Member of Parliament. The decision was made after careful consideration of various factors, in accordance with the provisions of the State Constitution Act, which allows for the appointment of representatives from particular groups or genders who currently have no representation in the Dewan Negara.
Terengganu's Chief Minister, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, conveyed the decision, expressing hope that this move would be beneficial for all. During a visit to the Gerakan National Perikatan (PN) office in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, the Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the Chinese community also receives representation in the state's legislative body. He further expressed the expectation that the appointed representative would effectively engage with the diverse community and other communities.
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