Calm before the storm in Negeri Sembilan?
PM had an audience with Tuanku Muhriz; all eyes on Council of Rulers.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi clarified that he and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim were not summoned to an audience over the ongoing dispute in the state. The Deputy Prime Minister stated that they only became aware of the situation through media reports. Zahid emphasized that legal interpretation of matters should also consider the importance of respecting state institutions and established structures. He reiterated that the issues should be resolved properly within the state.
Earlier reports suggested that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Negeri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at the Istana Negeri Sembilan. Anwar spent approximately an hour with Tuanku Muhriz, who is believed to have discussed recent developments in the state administration. However, no details were provided on the outcome of the meeting.
On Tuesday, Tuanku Muhriz rescinded the appointments of all members of the State Executive Council (Exco) effective immediately, following allegations that they had violated their oaths of office. The Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali, confirmed this decision. Yet, the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar refuted this on Tuesday, asserting that all 10 Exco members remained validly appointed and could continue in their roles without needing to submit a new list of appointments.
This claim was based on a legal interpretation of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959, particularly regarding executive powers and the Exco's position.
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