Negeri Sembilan exco man rejects Loke’s call to resign

In a statement to FMT, Negeri Sembilan exco member Mustapha Nagoor has dismissed DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook's suggestion that the exco should resign from their positions if they no longer consider Tuanku Muhriz as the state's ruler. The Palong assemblyman from Umno questioned Loke's place in urging the exco to resign, stating simply, "Who is he to urge us to resign?

Don't interfere, sit quietly." Loke had previously argued that the exco should give up their posts if they do not acknowledge Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, citing their oath-taking ceremonies before the ruler in early August. The exco subsequently released a statement maintaining that Tuanku Muhriz's removal in April was valid and that Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja afar is now the ruler of Negeri Sembilan.

Menteri besar Ismail Lasim affirmed the exco's decision on Tuesday, adding that the state secretary is tasked with publishing the proclamation of Tuanku Muhriz's removal "in accordance with the relevant regulations." However, the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Negeri Sembilan declared the exco's decision had no legal impact and that Tuanku Muhriz remains the legitimate Yang Dipertuan Besar.