Issues over signing controversial proclamation can be resolved soon, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the issues surrounding Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ismail Lasim’s signing of a proclamation seeking to remove the state ruler can be resolved soon.
Umno president Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the dispute over Negri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim's signing of a proclamation to remove the state ruler can be resolved in the near future. During a brief press conference after the conclusion of the 2026 Umno General Assembly, Zahid stated that there are some developments which he believes are resolvable and can be addressed promptly.
The Deputy Prime Minister was responding to inquiries about his meeting with Ismail regarding the matter. On Tuesday, Zahid had indicated his intention to seek clarification from Ismail following his claim that he was compelled to sign a proclamation seeking the removal of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Zahid had also requested that the lawyer present at the signing verify Ismail's account.
Additionally, Zahid denied attending the signing event or receiving a resignation letter from the Menteri Besar. Ismail alleged that he was pressured into signing the document and subsequently filed a police report concerning the incident. The state government considers the document invalid, unconstitutional, and unenforceable as it did not adhere to the procedures outlined in Article 10 of the Laws of the Constitution of Negri Sembilan 1959.
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