Zahid brings rival camps together to find way out of Negeri Sembilan crisis, says no need to declare political emergency for now

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is organizing a meeting tonight with assemblymen from Negeri Sembilan's Barisan Nasional, PAS, and Parti Wawasan Negara. The gathering at Menara Dato’ Onn aims to resolve the state's ongoing constitutional crisis, according to Bernama. Zahid, who serves as BN chairman, stated that the meeting is solely for coordination and not interference, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing people's interests and respecting the state's laws, Constitution, and customs.

The Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, has been granted full authority to find a solution, including consultations with the Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz, four Undangs, and Tunku Besar Tampin.

Regarding the possibility of declaring a political emergency in the state, Zahid expressed his belief that it is unnecessary as there has been no disturbance to peace in Negeri Sembilan. He believes there are better alternatives to consider. The issue arises from a dispute between the state government and the palace over the authority to revoke the appointments of the state executive council members.

Tuanku Muhriz revoked the appointments on Sept 20, citing breaches of oath, while Ismail has disputed the validity. The Attorney-General confirmed the revocation's validity under the Negeri Sembilan Constitution, while the former exco members have been barred from entering their offices.