Zahid to meet Negri Sembilan MB over 'forced' signing claim

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced his intention to meet Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim during the party's general assembly to seek clarification on his statement regarding a proclamation involving the state's ruler. Zahid confirmed that Ismail would meet with him during the assembly, which commenced the previous day, although he did not disclose the exact timing.

"Yes, he will certainly meet me during this general assembly, and he will give an explanation. I will ask him about the background to his statement," Zahid told reporters at the media center. When inquired about the scheduled date, Zahid stated that as the general assembly had already started, he could arrange a meeting at any time.

Ismail had allegedly claimed that he had signed a proclamation concerning the state's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, under coercion. Following this, he filed a police report regarding the incident. Earlier, Zahid refuted reports suggesting that Aminuddin had resigned as menteri besar due to the dispute, asserting that the state government remained intact.