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Federal police to quiz former Negeri Sembilan exco members

The 10 sacked executive councillors will have their statements recorded in Seremban.

Federal police to quiz former Negeri Sembilan exco members

The 10 exco members of the former Negeri Sembilan government have been revoked of their appointments by the state's Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, due to alleged breaches of their oaths of office and pledge of allegiance. The federal police are set to question these individuals tomorrow in Seremban, with an officer from Bukit Aman traveling to the state for the purpose.

The revocation comes a week after the exco released a statement seemingly endorsing Tuanku Muhriz's removal as the state ruler. Despite the revocation, menteri besar Ismail Lasim maintains that the 10 sacked exco members remain valid officeholders and are barred from entering their offices and carrying out their duties. The Attorney-General has confirmed the validity of the revocation.

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