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Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has called for enforcement operations against stray dogs to be conducted with compassion, following public outcry over the death of a dog named Rocky during a recent city council operation in Klang.
Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting an ongoing review of all assemblymen's status to determine if any legislative seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San says investigations into allegations that a state assemblyman has been declared bankrupt are proceeding methodically, with the Election Commission ultimately responsible for determining if a by-election is warranted.
Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari has indicated the State Assembly Speaker holds the authority to adjudicate matters regarding an assemblyman's eligibility, with the Election Commission set to act on the Speaker's findings.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari expects the status of a state seat to be resolved this week, after which the Election Commission will decide whether a by-election is necessary following eligibility concerns.
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce findings on an assemblyman's eligibility status during the August 3 sitting, after the Menteri Besar consults the State Legal Adviser on alleged irregularities.
The Sultan of Selangor has publicly thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for persisting with the Shah Alam LRT3 project, which opened this week. The Sultan highlighted Anwar's restoration of five cancelled stations and affordable housing initiatives.