Home Minister confirms police investigating Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim’s duress claim
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — Police have opened an investigation paper into Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Las...
Police have launched an investigation into Negeri Sembilan's Home Minister Datuk Ismail Lasim's assertion that he was coerced into signing an instrument of proclamation against his will, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The investigation is ongoing, and any updates will be shared with the media, Saifuddin stated after a Home Ministry assembly meeting.
Ismail had previously reported to the police on September 8 to enable authorities to conduct an investigation into the alleged duress. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi indicated that the claim required verification by the lawyers present during the signing process to determine if duress had indeed occurred.
Umno president Mahathir Mohamad emphasized that the party would not interfere and would respect the royal institution, laws, and customs in Negeri Sembilan.
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