Perlis assembly building renamed as Kompleks Seri Putra
In his speech, His Royal Highness said he was pleased to announce the new name of the complex, which took the name of his father, the late Tuanku Syed Putra.
"My late father was the first Raja of Perlis on the throne since the Perlis Constitution was drafted on Feb 1, 1948, coinciding with the birth of the Federation of Malaya.
"Until now, the Perlis Constitution, which was completed on March 26, 1959, is still in use as a result of the wisdom and legacy of His late Highness' rule.
"Under His late Highness' reign, the Perlis State Assembly was formed and the State Legislative Council Election was held on Sept 24, 1955, with nine seats. It is fitting that His late Highness' services are remembered and honoured," said Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin at a tea ceremony with the people in conjunction with his 82nd birthday celebration at the complex on Monday (May 19).
The text of Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin's speech was read by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.
Also present at the ceremony were the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid and the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Dr Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. Also present was Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.
The Raja of Perlis said that the large and beautiful building has become a landmark, which replaced the Big Clock Building to hold the Perlis State Assembly session since June 24, 2008, before His Royal Highness officiated the building as the state assembly complex on May 25, 2010.
"Since the First Session of the 12th State Assembly, 50 sessions have been held in this building. The most recent was from April 22 to 24, 2025.
"Utilise this building as a place to negotiate, discuss with prudence and wisdom and enact fair legislation for the well-being of the people of this state. This large building must be fully utilised and well-maintained.
"Find solutions and common ground to govern and develop this state on par with other states. Use this opportunity given by Allah to provide service to the people of this state," said His Royal Highness. – Bernama
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