5 reps linked to speculation on new Negeri Sembilan exco

Five assemblymen, four from Barisan Nasional and one from Perikatan Nasional's Wawasan component, have been connected to rumors about a new Negeri Sembilan executive council, according to reports. This speculation arose after Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, revoked the appointments of 10 exco members on Aug 7.

Kosmo newspaper identified the frontrunners as Umno's Saiful Yazan Sulaiman (Johol), Sufian Maradzi (Seri Menanti), Zaidy Abdul Kadir (Jeram Padang), and MCA's Koh Kim Swee (Repah). Additionally, Wawasan representative Ridzuan Ahmad was also linked to the speculation. The five were summoned to a meeting at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Friday.

The Negeri Sembilan palace announced the dismissal of the 10 state exco members for violating their oath of office and pledge of allegiance to the Yang Dipertuan Besar. Of the 10, seven were from Umno, one each from MCA, Wawasan, and PAS. The state constitution states that the menteri besar and executive councillors hold office at the ruler's pleasure.

The exco released a joint statement affirming Tuanku Muhriz's removal as Yang Dipertuan Besar, which the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang and the Attorney-General's Chambers deemed unconstitutional and lacking legal effect.