KOTA BHARU, Nov 11 — Ayer Lanas assemblyman Datuk Kamarudin Md Nor’s appointment as a Kelantan state executive council (exco) member was not renewed, effective November 9.

Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said the decision had received the consent of the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V.

He said the two portfolios previously held by Kamarudin would be redistributed to two existing exco members to ensure the smooth running of state administration.

“The Tourism and Arts portfolio will be overseen by exco member Hilmi Abdullah, while the Heritage and Culture portfolio will be taken over by Zamakhsyari Mohamad. The decision takes immediate effect,” he said in a statement today.

The state government also expressed its appreciation and gratitude to Kamarudin for his service and contributions during his tenure as a member of the Kelantan exco.

It also acknowledged his commitment and dedication in discharging the responsibilities entrusted to him throughout his term.

Yesterday, media reports quoted Kamarudin as confirming that he had received a letter terminating his exco appointment.

However, he declined to disclose the contents of the letter at the time.

Kamarudin previously oversaw the Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage portfolio. — Bernama