Anwar expected to meet Tuanku Muhriz after Negeri Sembilan exco appointments revoked

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's motor vehicle arrived at the Negeri Sembilan Palace around 6pm. The Prime Minister is expected to meet with the Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, amidst changes to the State Executive Council (MMKN). Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim are also expected to meet with Tuanku Muhriz.

The media began converging outside the palace around 3pm, awaiting updates on the situation. According to Negeri Sembilan Palace spokesperson Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali, Tuanku Muhriz immediately revoked the appointments of the MMKN members after discovering they had violated their oaths. According to Article XXXVIII(5) of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution, a member's tenure is dependent on the Yang Di Pertuan Besar's pleasure.

The members, who took their oaths on August 7, have been appointed to the MMKN. Following the revocation, Tuanku Muhriz must present a new list of candidates for the State Executive Council for his approval, as per Article XXXVIII(2) of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution.