Way out of Negeri Sembilan impasse? MB Ismail Lasim should seek audience with Ruler and Undangs, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, to seek an audience with Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and the four Undangs to resolve the state's constitutional crisis. Zahid, who also serves as Umno president, suggested engaging the traditional chieftains to find an amicable solution, in line with the Negeri Sembilan Constitution and local customs.

He emphasized that people's welfare remains the top priority and that the situation must not worsen. Zahid acknowledged Tuanku Muhriz's decision to revoke the appointments of the 10 state executive councillors, prioritizing the continuation of state administration services. He stressed that he was not interfering in the administration but wanted a peaceful resolution.

The crisis intensified after the state executive council issued a statement claiming to remove Tuanku Muhriz as the Ruler, which was later invalidated by the Attorney-General's Chambers. Tuanku Muhriz subsequently revoked the appointments of all 10 exco members, citing breaches of their oaths of office. The revocation was officially gazetted on September 24, with the former exco members barred from their offices and police set to record their statements.