Negeri Sembilan exco can’t suspend top officials, says lawyer
Hariz Yusoff, who also represents the Rembau undang, says only the public services commission has power to suspend the officials.
Negeri Sembilan's exco cannot suspend top officials, according to lawyer Hariz Yusoff. The exco's decision to suspend Zafir Ibrahim and Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal from their roles as state secretary and state legal adviser is invalid, as the appointments for these positions are made by the public services commission (SPA), not the state exco.
Hariz argues that the SPA oversees the appointment, promotion, transfer, and discipline of civil servants, and that the menteri besar and exco lack authority over the two posts. The exco's meeting to make the suspensions was also deemed invalid, as the 10 exco members, excluding the menteri besar, had their appointments revoked by Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz on Sunday.
Despite this, Ismail Lasim, the menteri besar, confirmed that the exco members' appointments remain valid. The state financial officer, Masli Razali, and lawyer Fahmi Adilah will temporarily fill the vacated roles. Hariz urges Negeri Sembilan civil servants to continue following Zafir's instructions, as the exco decision can be legally challenged.
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