Bukit Aman completes statement-taking from former Negri exco members

Bukit Aman has concluded its process of recording statements from 10 former Negri Sembilan exco members and several others concerning the state's constitutional crisis. The recording session took place at the Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS) Tower, and the former exco members departed around 2pm, following a statement-recording session that commenced at approximately 11am. The recording process lasted around three hours, with each session taking approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

No intimidation was reported during the statement-taking process, as Bukit Aman officers were cooperative and fully compliant with the recording exercise. The recorded statements are primarily related to the ongoing crisis, with a focus on the constitutional aspects of Negri Sembilan, which have a unique constitution. Asna Amin, a former Industry, Technology, Innovation and Digital exco member and Lenggeng assemblyman, expressed that the session mainly involved questioning and answering on the crisis unfolding in the state.

Bukit Aman has informed the former exco members that further statements may be recorded if necessary, but the specific provisions under which these statements are being recorded have not been disclosed. The statements are believed to be connected to the political crisis sparked by the revocation of the 10 exco members' appointments by Negri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

The revocation occurred a week after the exco members issued a joint statement confirming Tuanku Muhriz's removal as the state ruler, which the Negri Sembilan palace alleged breached their oath of office and allegiance to the ruler.

Following the revocation, Ismail stated that the 10 former exco members, who he claimed still legally held office, were barred from entering their respective offices. The Attorney-General, Tan Sri Dusuki Mokhtar, affirmed the validity of the revocation of the exco appointments, seven of whom are from the United Malays National Organization (Umno).

Yesterday, it was reported that the exco members would have their statements recorded, with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirming that Bukit Aman officers would travel to Negri Sembilan to conduct the recording. The 10 former exco members consist of Umno representatives and representatives from the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (Pas), and Wawasan Organization.