Perak Menteri Besar Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin today said there was no reason for him to step down from his post as requested by the state's Barisan Nasional chief Najib Abdul Razak.
He said that he was still the head of the state government until the state assembly was dissolved by the sultan.
Speaking at a press conference at his official residence at 10pm tonight, Mohd Nizar said the suggestion by Deputy Prime Minister Najib did not reflect what was stipulated in the Perak constitution.
"Under what condition and under what law is the Barisan Nasional deputy chief referring to? Whatever that you want to do, (it) has to be based on the Perak constitution.
"Let's be professional about it. We Perakians are professional people. We would like the would-be prime minister to observe all those conditions as well," he said.
Based on the Perak constitution, Mohd Nizar said Pakatan was still the legitimate government unless the state assembly sits to pass a motion of no-confidence or if the coalition government resigns.
"Changing governments is not like changing your favourite coffee stall. You have to follow the procedures," he added.
Mohd Nizar also chided Najib for trying to take over the Perak government through unconstitutional means.
"He is just trying to scare people... he wants to do things that is not respecting the Perak constitution.
"I humbly request Najib - who will soon be prime minister - to exercise his fairness and justice to the people of Perak," he said.
To a question, Mohd Nizar said that the Pakatan government would continue to function normally until the sultan decides on a request to dissolve the state assembly.
(Source: Malaysiakini)
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