Najib says no to snap election in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR 13 May - Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today reiterated Barisan Nasional's stand in facing the Perak crisis by saying that the coalition would follow the proper process of law in taking control of the state.

He also ruled out on calling for a snap state election in the state, stating that such a thing was the prerogative of the sultan.

"Our next course of action will be up to Zambry... but we will respect the due process of the law and let's take it from there," he told reporters after a function yesterday.

“The important thing is to respect the decision of others... we have to respect the rights of the opposition and the opposition has to respect the rights of the government,” he said.

Asked whether the dissolution of the assembly would be better, as the people of the silver state would have the chance to determine their leaders, Najib said: “It is for the judgement of the sultan”.

He also refused to answer if the recent happenings in Perak would be discussed at the Umno supreme council meeting.