Negeri Sembilan MB says Yamtuan can’t dismiss excos without his advice, insists current line-up still valid

Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, has stated that the state's executive councillors remain in office, despite the recent revocation of their appointments by the palace. Ismail argued that the Yang di-Pertuan Besar cannot dismiss these councillors without his advice, citing Article 40(1) of the state constitution.

He emphasized that the Ruler's discretionary powers are limited to matters expressly listed in writing, and that the power to dismiss an exco member unilaterally is not among them. Ismail also noted that the current exco lineup remains valid and will continue their duties as usual, as there is no need to submit a new exco list.

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