Update: Some photos from Kuala Kangsar earlier today (photographs by http://wrlr.blogspot.com/).
It’s day 3 of Perak’s political tug-of-war. The new Menteri Besar from Barisan Nasional, Pangkor assemblyman Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, is expected to be sworn in 3:30pm today at Istana Iskan­dariah in Kuala Kangsar.

Earlier this morning, current Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar and his state excos clocked in to work as usual at the State Secretariat building but left around 45 minutes later. Unconfirmed reports say that the MB’s room has been cleared and all documents have gone missing. The attention now shifts to Kuala Kangsar.

2:25pm - Live reports from blogger Anilnetto in Kuala Kangsar tells of a crowd of thousands in the area of Masjid Ubudiah, which is close to the Istana. FRU personel is said to have fired teargas and have called in water cannons.

3:58pm - The swearing in ceremony has begun in Istana Iskandariah.

4:05pm - Datuk Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has received the letter of appointment from Sultan Azlan Shah and has taken his oath of office. He is officially now the new Menteri Besar of Perak.