Lawyer questions legitimacy of Negeri Sembilan MB’s appointment

Lawyer Rosli Dahlan has cast serious doubt on the legitimacy of Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar Ismail Lasim's appointment, citing inconsistencies between his statements and actions. According to a press conference by undang Muhammed Abdullah and three others, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir was dethroned as the Malay Sultan on April 19.

However, Ismail was sworn in as menteri besar on August 2, pledging allegiance to Tuanku Muhriz. Ismail subsequently lodged a police report on August 8, claiming he was coerced into signing the proclamation, yet four days later he confirmed the exco he had sacked had affirmed the April proclamation at a meeting. Rosli argues that Ismail's "flip-flop" exposes him as having lied to the people of Negeri Sembilan and the nation, and that this undermines his position as menteri besar.

Furthermore, Rosli asserts that the chronology of events demonstrates an attempt to dethrone Tuanku Muhriz is both legally unconstitutional and factually flawed, as it selectively highlights certain events while disregarding others.