Eight state assemblypersons including three new faces were appointed as state executive councillors (exco members) today.

They were Sabry Ahmad (Santan), Ahmad Bakri Ali (Kayang), Abdul Jamil Saad (Sena), Datuk Mat Rawi Kassim, (Beseri), Jafperi Othman (Guar Sanji) and three new faces - Khairi Hasan (Mata Ayer), Mat Hassan (Kuala Perlis) and Rela Ahmad (Bintong).

They took the oath before the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail at Istana Arau, witnessed by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.

Nevertheless, the Menteri Besar of Perlis, Azlan Mas, had not announced their portfolios. The announcement was expected to be made soon.

- Bernama