Perak Assembly Speaker: Opposition Leader Razman Barred From September Sitting, return Set for November
IPOH, Sept 4 – Perak State Assembly Speaker datuk Mohammad Zahir abdul Khalid confirmed today that Opposition Leader Razman Zakaria will not be permitted to attend the upcoming assembly sitting, scheduled for September 9-11, due to his ongoing six-month suspension.
Speaking at a press conference at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, Mohammad Zahir stated Razman, the Gunung Semanggol assemblyman, is eligible to return to the assembly during the November sitting.”He still cannot attend because his six-month suspension period has not fully matured. He can only return in the next sitting which will be held in November,” he said.
The Speaker clarified that the suspension applies specifically to assembly-related activities, including participation in select committees, but does not affect Razman’s position as the elected representative for his constituency.razman was suspended on April 16 following a motion tabled by DAP’s Bercham assemblyman Ong Boon Piow, alleging slanderous and racially charged remarks. The motion stemmed from a statement razman made during the December 2 sitting, where he claimed Malaysian citizens displayed Chinese national flags at an event in teluk Intan. He was later referred to a committee regarding the matter.
In other assembly business,Mohammad Zahir announced a motion will be presented during the September sitting to appoint the Ayer Kuning assemblyman to the Welfare Committee for assemblymen. He confirmed the assemblyman was sworn in on July 31, in the presence of the Deputy Speaker and Assembly Secretary.
Additionally, two Bills will be tabled by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohammad: the Islamic Religious Schools Control Enactment (Perak) 2025 and the Islamic Religious Administration Enactment (Perak) (Amendment) 2025.
