Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah is expected to name the new menteri besar for the state on Sunday, according to sources close to the palace.

The candidate would be sworn-in on June 19 to replace Azmin Ali, who is now a federal minister in charge of economic affairs.

Sources said the rehearsal for the swearing-in ceremony would be held a day before on June 18.

Malaysiakini also learned that two of those on the list, Ijok assemblyperson Dr Idris Ahmad and Sungai Tua assemblyperson Amirudin Shari, are expected to have an audience with the ruler prior to the announcement.

Previously, it was reported that three names, including Seri Setia assemblyperson and PKR vice-president Shaharuddin Baharuddin, have been shortlisted for the post.

Sources also told Malaysiakini that the palace has requested them not to speak to the media on this issue.

"The palace does not want any of them to divulge more information to the media.

"They were told not to speak or issue statements with regard to the appointment of the new menteri besar until the official announcement is made," said the sources.

Contacted later, both Idris and Amirudin declined to comment on the matter.

"Nobody told me whether I will be 'named' as (the new) menteri besar. I don't know (about the arrangement)," said Idris.

Whereas, Shaharuddin said he has not been called for an audience with the sultan.

"I have not been called. Let's wait for the announcement by the palace," he told Malaysiakini.

Additional reporting by KOW GAH CHIE and AL-ABROR MOHD YUSUF.