By Amar Shah Mohsen
SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 — Opposition leader Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has been appointed to head the state’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the remainder of the current term, announced Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari today.
The motion was tabled in the State Legislative Assembly and received unanimous support from the House.
The Hulu Kelang state assemblyman will be assisted by six other members, including Azmizam Zaman Huri (Pelabuhan Kelang), Lim Yi Wei (Kampung Tunku), Michelle Ng Mei Sze (Subang Jaya), and Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (Dusun Tua) from the government bench, together with Datuk Halim Tamuri (Paya Jaras) and Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah (Kuang) from the Opposition.
The decision was made following discussions between both benches and Speaker Lau Weng San last month.
In today’s sitting, Amirudin also announced the memberships for nine other committees. They are:
1. Select Committee of District and Land Offices
Chairman: Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (Dusun Tua)
Members: Wong Siew Ki (Seri Kembangan), Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid (Batu Tiga), Lee Kee Hiong (Kuala Kubu Baru), Nurul Syazwani Noh (Permatang), Noor Najhan Mohamad Salleh (Sementa), and Rosnizan Ahmad (Morib)
2. Select Committee of Local Authorities
Chairman: Azmizam Zaman Huri (Pelabuhan Klang)
Members: Lwi Kian Keong (Sungai Pelek), Lim Yi Wei (Kampung Tunku), Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman Alhadad (Lembah Jaya), Wan Dzahanurin Ahmad (Sungai Kandis), Datuk Seri Jamil Salleh (Dengkil), and Muhammad Muhaimin Harith Abdullah Sani (Batang Kali)
3. Select Committee of Agencies, Statutory Bodies, and Subsidiary Companies
Chairman: R. Rajiv (Bukit Gasing)
Members: Ong Chun Wei (Balakong), Cheong Kian Young (Kajang), Abbas Salimmi Adzmi (Seri Serdang), Nushi Mahfodz (Semenyih), Dr Afif Bahardin (Taman Medan), and Datuk Noorazley Yahya (Bukit Melawati)
4. Standing Orders Committee
Chairman: Lau Weng San (Speaker)
Members: Mohd Kamri Kamaruddin (Bukit Antarabangsa), S. Preakas (Kota Kemuning), G. Gunarajah (Sentosa), Abbas Salimmi Adzmi (Seri Serdang), Mohd Shafie Ngah (Sungai Ramal), and Nurul Syazwani Noh (Permatang)
5. Committee of Privileges
Chairman: Lau Weng San (Speaker)
Members: G. Gunarajah (Sentosa), Michelle Ng Mei Sze (Subang Jaya), Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid (Batu Tiga), Muhammad Hilman Idham (Gombak Setia), Mohd Zamri Mohd Zainuldin (Sungai Burong), and Nurul Syazwani Noh (Permatang)
6. Special Select Committee on Competency, Accountability, and Transparency
Chairman: Lau Weng San (Speaker)
Members: Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (Dusun Tua), Mohd Kamri Kamaruddin (Bukit Antarabangsa), Yew Jia Haur (Teratai), Mariam Abdul Rashid (Meru), Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (Hulu Kelang), and Dr Ahmad Yunus bin Hairi (Sijangkang)
7. Special Select Committee on State Assembly Management
Chairman: Lau Weng San (Speaker)
Members: Ng Suee Lim (Sekinchan), Mohd Kamri Kamaruddin (Bukit Antarabangsa), Wong Siew Ki (Seri Kembangan), Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari (Selat Kelang), Datuk Halim Tamuri (Paya Jaras), and Mu’izzuddeen Mahyuddin (Hulu Bernam)
8. Special Select Committee on Climate Change, Welfare, Health and Education, Family, Religion and Women Development, and Well-Being
Chairman: Mariam Abdul Rashid (Meru)
Members: Chua Wei Kiat (Rawang), Pua Pei Ling (Bukit Lanjan), R. Rajiv (Bukit Gasing), Dr Quah Perng Fei (Bandar Baru Klang), Sallehein Mukhyi (Sabak), and Datuk Harrison Hassan (Jeram)
9. Special Select Committee on Water Management, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Mobility
Chairman: Michelle Ng Mei Sze (Subang Jaya)
Members: Azmizam Zaman Huri (Pelabuhan Klang), Leong Tuck Chee (Pandamaran), Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim (Kota Damansara), Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah (Kuang), Mohd Razali Saari (Sungai Panjang), and Jefri Mejan (Ijok)
The appointments were made in line with the Standing Orders 68 to 71 of the Selangor Legislative Assembly 1965.
During the announcement, Azmin led the Opposition in staging a walkout, claiming the Speaker and the state government had violated an agreement made during their earlier meetings.
He claimed the composition of some of the committees did not reflect the high number of Opposition lawmakers in the House, arguing that all the committees should have at least three Perikatan Nasional members.
Azmin also complained that some of the names proposed by the Opposition had been removed from the final list.
However, Lau said this is subject to his final decision, adding that as per democracy, the members of the assembly have the right to make the final vote.
