Zahid denies N. Sembilan MB resigned amid royal dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that Negeri Sembilan Menteri...
On September 9, Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dismissed allegations that Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim had resigned due to a royal dispute. When questioned by reporters at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Zahid firmly stated, "That did not happen." He also refuted claims that he had attended a meeting where Ismail allegedly signed a proclamation seeking the removal of Negeri Sembilan's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Munawir, insisting that the lawyers present during the meeting could verify the authenticity of the document.
Zahid further emphasized that Umno consistently respects the royal institution and the Undang in Negeri Sembilan.
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