Negeri Sembilan PH Youth questions suspension of top officials amid royal dispute

In Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan Youth is questioning the suspension of state secretary Zafir Ibrahim and state legal adviser Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal, citing the timing surrounding the state's ongoing royal dispute. The youth group is urging the state government to openly explain the reasons behind the suspension of these senior officials, particularly considering the critical nature of their roles in providing administrative and legal advice to the government, especially during the crisis.

They also demand clarity on whether the suspension was related to any professional views or advice they offered regarding the crisis. The group points to a similar incident in 2015, when attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail was replaced amid investigations linked to 1MDB, and Muhyiddin Yassin was removed as deputy prime minister after criticizing the government's handling of the controversy.

They ask if history is repeating itself, with those who raise concerns or offer dissenting advice being removed from their positions. The state executive council's decision to suspend Zafir and Muzalmah took effect immediately, according to Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim, who announced the suspension at a special meeting of the state executive council.

However, the legitimacy of the state executive council's status remains uncertain, as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoked the appointments of its members on Sunday.