A solution to the confiscated Bible issue is still being discussed in weekly audiences with the sultan, said Selangor Menteri Besar Mohd Azmin Ali.

He said that the issue is raised amongst other administrative matters in the state and that these are normal meetings with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah that are held every Tuesday.

"In such meetings, many issues are raised, including ways we could resolve the Bible issue, that are harmonious and would not cause religious tensions in Selangor.

"That is the basis for consideration in resolving this problem," he told reporters when met today.

Last Monday, Azmin ( left ) had hinted that a solution is imminent and royal consent would be sought before an announcement is made.

These developments had followed several fruitful meetings with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) and the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais), he had told reporters.

"If you can wait for six months, can't you wait another… few more days?" he said at the time, after being pressed by reporters for a date for the announcement.

The 321 Malay and Iban language bibles had been seized from the Bible Society of Malaysia’s office during a Jais raid in January, on basis that it contained the word 'Allah', which was used as the translation for 'God'.

On another issue, Selangor PAS commissioner Iskandar Samad said the party has nominated one candidate to replace former deputy speaker Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

The Seri Setia assemblyperson had vacated his post after Azmin appointed him to become an exco member, while the vacancy was offered to PAS.

However, Iskandar declined to name who the nominee is, but instead said he is one of two PAS Selangor assemblypersons who are also lawyers.

The two lawyers are Bangi assemblyperson Mohd Shafie Ngah and Paya Jaras assemblyperson Mohd Khairuddin Othman.

"I myself had signed to approve the nomination and the candidate has signed to accept the nomination, so it is now up to the state assembly (to approve)," he said.

The Selangor state assembly is slated to vote on the nomination in its upcoming sitting, which starts on Nov 24. The state budget is also expected to be tabled during the sitting.

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