Lau and Kamri received 34 votes each while Dr Mohd Fuad and Shafie received 22 votes apiece, reflecting the assembly's composition of 34 unity pact and 22 Perikatan elected representatives this term.

Menerusi proses undi sulit itu, Weng San mendapat 34 undian manakala Dr Mohd Fuad memperoleh 22 undi.

Amirudin also cautioned against the rise of extreme identity politics that could potentially ignite racial division within the state and country.

“If we increase our contribution from 0.4 per cent to 0.5 per cent to the national GDP, it would raise our share of contribution from 25 per cent to 26 per cent,” he told reporters after delivering his New Year’s resolution speech at the state secretariat here today.

“Kita gunakan mesin. Jika guna bom peledak, akan beri kesan kepada kejiranan di sekitar stadium. Jadi proses ambil masa kerana banyak kerja dilakukan,” katanya.