5 reps linked to speculation on new Negeri Sembilan exco
This follows the ruler's decision to revoke the appointments of 10 exco members yesterday.
Five assemblymen from Negeri Sembilan are reportedly linked to speculation regarding a new executive council, following the revocation of appointments by the state's Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The four Barisan Nasional representatives speculated to be leading contenders are Saiful Yazan Sulaiman (Umno, Johol), Sufian Maradzi (Umno, Seri Menanti), Zaidy Abdul Kadir (Barisan, Jeram Padang), and Koh Kim Swee (MCA, Repah).
Additionally, two-term Gemas assemblyman Ridzuan Ahmad from the Wawasan component is also under speculation. They were summoned to an audience at Istana Besar Seri Menanti last Friday. The exclusion of the 10 exco members was due to their alleged violation of their oath of office and pledge of allegiance to Tuanku Muhriz on August 7.
Of the 10, seven were from Umno, with one each from MCA, Wawasan, and PAS. The state's constitution grants the menteri besar and exco members their positions at the ruler's pleasure. The exco released a statement affirming Tuanku Muhriz's removal as Yang Dipertuan Besar, which was dismissed by the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang and the Attorney-General's Chambers as unconstitutional and invalid.
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