Government & Policy news in Lenggong Perak

1. Deputy IGP appointment process complete, announcement soon, says home minister

   1 day ago Makkal Osai Kulim, Kedah 48.5 km

   Malaysia's home minister said all constitutional procedures for appointing a new deputy inspector-general of police have been completed and an official announcement will follow within hours or days. He spoke at a press conference in Kulim on Sunday. The post has been vacant since Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay retired.

2. Saifuddin welcomes Umno's commitment to stay in unity government

   2 days ago New Straits Times Kampung Badlishah-Ayer Putih, Junjong, Kulim, Kedah 41.5 km

   Saifuddin Nasution Ismail welcomed Umno's commitment to remain in the unity government until the end of its term, following a statement by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said it aligns with the 2022 memorandum of understanding and contributes to political stability and economic growth. Saifuddin spoke after visiting the Kampung Badlishah-Ayer Putih, Junjong road project in Kulim.

3. Saifuddin: Parliament term not over, no 'iddah' yet for GE16

   2 days ago Harian Metro Kulim, Kedah 48.5 km

   Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the 15th Parliament's term began only in February 2023 and ends in February 2028, so the government has not entered the 'iddah' period for GE16. He was responding to UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki's call for an early election. Saifuddin said the power to dissolve Parliament rests with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

4. SPA denies blocking walk-in nurses from leaving after contract ends

   3 days ago Harian Metro Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Chenein, Sungai Siput, Perak 34.2 km

   Public Services Commission chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus said no restrictions are imposed on nurses hired through walk-in interviews who want to move to the private sector or work abroad once their contracts end. He said SPA's focus is now on a replacement plan to recruit new staff. He spoke after officiating the Pemimpin Bersama Rakyat programme and the SPA MADANI 2026 adopted-village project handover at Kampung Orang Asli Ulu Chenein, Sungai Siput.

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6. Kuala Kangsar Bersatu deputy chief, eight branch leaders quit party

   4 days ago Bernama Kuala Kangsar, Perak 37.6 km

   Kuala Kangsar Bersatu division deputy chief Datuk Adly Shah Ahmad Tah and eight of the division's 11 branch leaders announced they are resigning from all party posts and leaving Bersatu. Adly Shah said the decision was made after considering the political struggle and future of Kuala Kangsar residents. The division now has only three of its 11 branches left, and more than 100 members showed up to support the move.