Zahid: Neither MB Ismail Lasim nor I was summoned by Negeri Sembilan Ruler for an audience
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said neither he nor Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim was summoned for an audience with Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Negeri Sembilan here yesterday. “No. Neither the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar nor I was ever summoned [...] The post Zahid: Neither MB Ismail Lasim nor I…
Zahid clarified on Monday that neither he nor the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Ismail Lasim, were summoned to meet Tuanku Muhriz at Istana Negeri Sembilan on Saturday. He explained that they only became aware of the meeting through media reports. The deputy prime minister emphasized that the current dispute in Negeri Sembilan should be handled appropriately, taking into account legal interpretations and the state’s institutions.
He noted that it was not solely a matter of legal interpretation and powers; the state’s institutions also needed to be respected. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Tuanku Muhriz at the palace earlier in the day, with the discussion lasting around an hour. This occurred following Tuanku Muhriz's decision to immediately suspend the State Executive Council members of Negeri Sembilan due to alleged breaches of their oaths of office.
However, Ismail Lasim has challenged the legality of the dismissal, asserting that it is unconstitutional and lacks legal effect.
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