Sultan does not want 'remote-controlled' Selangor MB - source

The Selangor Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah does not want a 'remote-controlled' Menteri Besar. This is revealed by a source close to the palace, as reported by news portal, The Star.

In the report, the source told The Star that the MB should make the interest of the rakyat, a priority.

“The Menteri Besar must not only be chosen by a majority of the state assembly but must be able to put the interest of the rakyat first and run the state.

“The Selangor Ruler wants someone who can take care of the needs of the people and develop the state to the highest level," said the source.

“The person must be able to work with all parties, including his own Excos as well as have a good relationship with the palace.

The state's Menteri Besar, however need not necessarily be born in Selangor, the source added.

“Former Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Jamil Rais, for example, was born in Perak but he lived in Selangor for most of his life."

On Tuesday, Sultan Sharafuddin had deferred the acceptance of Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim’s resignation, pending his successor's appointment.

The Sultan had also requested each Pakatan Rakyat component party to submit two names as the possible Menteri Besar candidate.