Ismail Lasim defends appointment as Negeri Sembilan MB
He says his appointment proceeded in an orderly manner and in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Ismail Lasim has defended his appointment to the position, asserting that it was conducted in a proper and procedural manner. Speaking to reporters following his inauguration at Wisma Negeri, Ismail clarified that he believes the appointment process was carried out correctly. The Chief Minister's remarks come in response to comments made by Wawasan chairman Rais Yatim, who raised concerns over the appointment process, including allegations of external interference in matters pertaining to the state's customs and constitutional provisions.
Ismail, elected to represent the Juasseh state seat in Negeri Sembilan's recent election, was consecrated as the Chief Minister before the Yang Di Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti last Sunday. During the election, the Barisan Nasional coalition managed to secure 18 out of the 36 seats in the state, whereas Perikatan Nasional garnered seven seats, granting them a two-thirds majority to form the state government.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Three strikes, DAP’s out? Loss in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan puts coalition on notice scmp.com
- Negeri Sembilan mulls deputy exco posts freemalaysiatoday.com
