By Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau Chief

Ipoh - Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir yesterday attended his first function as the state's new leader, even as his ousted predecessor Nizar Jamaluddin continued to cling on to the post.

The farcical drama continued into the second day as Mr Nizar, who helmed the state until his administration was toppled through defections in his ranks last Thursday, sat tight in the menteri besar's official residence.

He held a special meeting with the former executive councillors at the residence, and made several administrative decisions including land leases and landing rights for the state's airport.

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