'Not a sundry store': Aminuddin calls for firm stance amid crisis
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has urged the state leadership to maintain a clear and firm stance, warning against changing positions during royal institutional crises.
Former Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun warned state leadership to maintain a firm stance during crises, cautioning against inconsistent positions that could lead to repeating past mistakes. He emphasized that governing a state requires a clear direction, not fluctuating decisions. Aminuddin's remarks come amid a crisis over the status of Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan.
The state government had earlier declared a decision on the removal of Tuanku Muhriz as valid, with the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Nadzaruddin, taking office immediately. However, the Dewan Keadilan dan Undangan (DKU) Negri Sembilan maintains that Tuanku Muhriz remains the legitimate ruler. Aminuddin also cautioned leaders not to give in to pressure or fear human opinions while carrying out their duties, urging them to trust in Allah SWT to uphold honesty.
The crisis escalated after Ismail Lasim, who became Menteri Besar on August 2, 2026, claimed he signed a proclamation under duress and without his consent, stating it was invalid per Article 10 of the Laws of the Constitution of Negri Sembilan 1959. The state executive council's authority to decide the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's position, according to Aminuddin, is beyond its purview under the laws.
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