Krisis diraja: Segerakan prosiding mahkamah, henti polemik terbuka, gesa Syed Hamid Albar

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Law Minister Syed Hamid Albar has urged all parties involved in the escalating constitutional crisis of Negeri Sembilan's monarchy to expedite the court proceedings and cease public polemics, as they could complicate matters further and hinder a rational and just solution. The issue, he stated, also encompasses customary law, state law, and constitutional framework, and should be resolved through the legal channels rather than open debates or sentiment.

When one party claims a right and the other does too, it indicates a conflict that needs to be resolved, he added.

Syed Hamid, who has served as a state and federal minister, emphasized that those with authority, including state lawyers and government officials, have a duty to carry out their respective responsibilities. Actions taken by these parties should not be considered interference if the court has not yet ruled. He also urged all parties to refrain from issuing conflicting statements, as such actions only exacerbate confusion and make the search for a balanced and rational solution more challenging.

He further stressed that the Malaysian people and foreigners alike are misguided regarding the matter, as it is not a domestic issue confined to a particular group or state, but rather a widespread public crisis that requires resolution. This situation undermines confidence, is detrimental to Malaysian politics, and negatively affects public perception.

Syed Hamid stressed that any action regarding position or assignment should be carried out according to the provisions and regulations outlined in the Constitution and laws.