Special state assembly sitting not linked to polls, says Selangor MB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The Selangor special state assembly sitting beginning Friday is not linked to the dissolution of the state assembly or any state election preparations, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said today.

Instead, Amirudin said the three-day sitting on June 19, 22 and 23 will focus on the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 2, aimed at reinforcing the state’s economic and social support measures, reported Harian Metro today.

“Yes, (it is focused on Phase 2)… it has nothing to do with the state election. There’s still a long way to go… no, it is not related.

“We are not like Johor. Johor announced RM170 million in aid ahead of the state polls. We do not even have elections, yet we are still providing assistance to the people,” he said.

He said this at a press conference after launching the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 1 at the Selangor State Economic Action Unit (MTES) meeting room in the state secretariat in Shah Alam today.

Amirudin said Phase 1 of the package, which began implementation this month, was developed through engagement sessions with experts in economics, industry, energy and geopolitics to assess the impact of global economic uncertainty.

He said the initiative is primarily aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures while strengthening food security and the state’s economic resilience.

“What I am announcing today is the implementation of the same package announced in April. This announcement is to set out the implementation mechanism and disbursement schedule for all initiatives under the package,” he said.

The Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Phase 1 includes seven main initiatives such as the Kita Selangor voucher, public transport fare subsidies, free breakfast programme for students, Jelajah Ehsan Rahmah, agricultural sector assistance, Selangor Rumpun sales programme and the establishment of the Selangor Food Bank.