The Selangor State Assembly Speaker is set to announce on August 3 the results of a review concerning the status of a state assemblyman amid eligibility allegations [1, 2, 3]. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter is under consultation with the State Legal Adviser to verify the allegations before any action is taken. "We have received information regarding the matter and are currently consulting the State Legal Advisor. The Speaker may make an announcement on the matter during the State Assembly sitting scheduled on Aug 3," Amirudin said [1].
Amirudin made these remarks on July 30 after attending the Kuala Pilah Berselawat and Munajat Perdana Negeri Sembilan programme at Dataran Melang [1, 2, 3]. The following day, July 31, he formally announced the pending announcement by the Speaker after consultation with the State Legal Adviser [1, 2, 3].
Speculation has grown that if the assemblyman is found ineligible, a state seat vacancy could trigger a by-election in Selangor [1, 2, 3]. The review’s outcome could thus impact the composition of the Selangor State Assembly.
On August 3, the Assembly Speaker is expected to clarify the assemblyman’s position following the legal consultation process [1, 2, 3].
