State exco members sacked by Negeri Sembilan ruler
A statement from the Istana late last night said the executive council members had violated their oath of office and oath of allegiance to the ruler.
The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan has dismissed the members of the state executive council, effective immediately, according to a palace statement released on Sunday. This decision was made after the council members were found to have broken their oath of office and pledge of allegiance to the ruler on September 15. The executive councillors, save for the menteri besar, serve at the ruler's discretion, as per the state constitution.
The statement revealed that each member was personally notified of the dismissal via letter. After this move, the menteri besar, Ismail Lasim, must submit a list of new council members for approval by the ruler. The state administration must continue smoothly and in line with the state constitution, the palace emphasized. The people's welfare must be protected throughout this transition, the statement added, issued by Azizi Mohamad Ali, the Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Besar Seri Menanti.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- State exco members sacked by Negeri Sembilan ruler freemalaysiatoday.com
- General : Negeri Sembilan Ruler Revokes Appointments Of State Executive Councillors bernama.com
