Names of candidates for MB post with Sultan of Selangor

(NST) – The Selangor Sultan has received names of menteri besar candidates from all three Pakatan parties and will respond to the list and make his selection.

Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the next process will take place in due time and until the process is finalised, the state government will run as usual.

“The sultan will decide on the right replacement and until then, I will continue my duty,” he said in a press conference, here, today.

Khalid, when asked, said he did not know who were nominated by all three parties adding that he would not be involved in the selection process of his replacement.

“I have asked not to be involved as I have a vested interest,” he said.

Asked whether there could a state polls, Khalid said it would be up to the Sultan to decide and he did not want to comment as it would create speculation.