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Negeri Sembilan's Youth PH unit has demanded that the state government provide an explanation regarding the suspension of Deputy Chief Secretary to the Government, Zafir Ibrahim, and the State's legal adviser, Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal. The youth group believes that the government must clarify whether the action is related to the viewpoints or professional advice given by Zafir and Muzalmah concerning the current constitutional crisis. The question remains clear - why were they suspended and why now?

Both positions play a crucial role in providing administrative and legal advice to the state government, especially when the state is facing a serious constitutional crisis. Earlier, the Chief Minister, Ismail Lasim, reportedly said in a meeting that the State Assembly unanimously decided to suspend Zafir and Muzalmah from their duties as exco members, following the cancellation of their appointment by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

The notice of suspension will be communicated to the State Chief Secretary, the Public Services Department, and the State Attorney General's Department. The announcement comes a few days after the State Government's Secretariat announced it would not proceed with Ismail's request to revoke the proclamation concerning Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's challenge to the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.

Youth PH Negeri Sembilan stated that if these two senior officers commit any misconduct or face disciplinary issues, the government must explain the basis of the action and the ongoing process. If the suspension is not directly related to the constitutional crisis, it must be clearly communicated to the public, avoiding any perception that certain individuals are being targeted.

Negeri Sembilan needs governance that respects the law, processes, and institutions, not a culture of "who can be removed, we remove it." The development reminds the public of the 2015 political struggle when the 1MDB controversy peaked. Clearly, the then Attorney General, Abdul Gani Patail, who led various agencies in the 1MDB investigation, was replaced, and Muhyiddin Yassin was subsequently dismissed as Deputy Prime Minister after criticizing the government's handling of the issue.

Don't repeat the old politics. The public has the right to question whether such a political culture is recurring, when individuals are prevented, questioned, or advised against, they are removed. If not, the state government must explain it immediately, emphasizing that the 2015 history should not be repeated.