IPOH: The Perak state assembly today passed a special motion to express its condolences and sympathies on the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in East Ukraine on July 17 and the missing flight MH370 on March 8.
Moved by state executive councillor Datuk Saarani Mohamad (BN - Kota Tampan), it was supported by all assemblymen from both political divide.
They recited the Al-fatihah prayer and observed a minute of silence for the victims of both tragedies.
Earlier, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir (BN - Pangkor) moved two motions - one to express condolences over the demise of Sultan Azlan Shah and the other to express congratulations on the proclamation of Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah as the 35th sultan of Perak.
Both motions were passed after debated by four assemblymen - two from Barisan Nasional and two from opposition side.
The Al-fatihah prayer and a minute of silence was also observed for the late Sultan Azlan Shah.