IPOH, May 13 - A press conference held by Datuk Zambry Abdul Kadir here today has given the impression, perhaps intentionally, that Perak's caretaker mentri besar intends to seal his position as the state's chief executive.
This impression was further reinforced when Zambry announced that various projects initiated under Barisan Nasional's short tenure, including the Ipoh airport development, would continue as planned.
Just yesterday, Perak plunged into yet another impasse following the Court of Appeal's decision to put on hold the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling declaring Pakatan Rakyat's (PR) Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin as the rightful MB.
But in today's press conference, Zambry signalled his intention to resume his duties despite doubts remaining about the legitimacy of his position.
"It's business as usual for me and the excos," he said. "I had an exco meeting today and we discussed administration issues and other things that needed the approval of the excos," he added.
Zambry said the Ipoh airport project, a project Nizar and his administration had laid claim to, would now be developed by the BN state government.
"Our priority is the extension of the airport runway. I have spoken to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak about this and he told me that this was the priority," said Zambry, who also said that the airport would contribute to economic growth in the state.
Malaysian Airlines subsidiary Firefly and private low cost carrier AirAsia have been in talks with the state government to fly from here, said Zambry.
He also said that the BN state government plans to develop a medical university in the state. The project, he added, had reached its final phase.
He also tried to reassure potential investors when asked about what would happen if the court rejected his appeal against the KL High Court ruling.
"I would like to urge the investors that the court ruling will not affect anything. The investors are welcome here, the government will help them out.
"When it comes to business, Perakians are very serious," he said.
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