Did NS govt interfere with monarchy in proclamation stance, asks analyst
Another analyst says political parties must be consistent in their principles both when in government and in opposition.
Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar Ismail Lasim must explain why a proclamation to replace the Yang di-Pertuan Besar was taken, says analyst Syaza Shukri. She says interference occurs when a government goes beyond acknowledging an issue and takes a stance on who is the legitimate ruler. The now-dismissed executive council should have maintained the status quo after the Attorney-General's Chambers concluded the proclamation was invalid.
Umno's 14 state assemblymen withdrew support for the then menteri besar Aminuddin Harun after he refused to endorse the proclamation, leading to the collapse of the PH-BN state government and a BN victory in the elections. On Sept 15, Ismail and his state exco endorsed the proclamation despite rejecting its validity a few days earlier.
Analyst Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri says political parties must show consistency in their principles, whether in government or opposition, and that the people judge consistency along with the decisions made.
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