Sacked Negeri Sembilan exco members’ case: Federal Court case management on Oct 23, High Court to hear intervention bid on Nov 2

In a case involving 10 former Negeri Sembilan executive council (Exco) members, the Federal Court and High Court have outlined their respective procedural timelines. While the High Court has scheduled an intervention bid hearing for November 2, the Federal Court will manage the case on October 23. On October 23, the High Court will also adjudicate a preliminary objection from the Negeri Sembilan State Secretary and government, which contends that the originating summons should have been used to file the proceeding.

The applicants have until October 30 to submit their written submissions, while the respondents have until November 10 for their written submissions, and Nov 13 for replies. On October 23, the Federal Court will hear a reference on the interpretation of provisions in the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution. On October 26, the applicants must file any affidavit in reply if they choose to oppose the intervention applications.

The matter began when the exco members were revoked by Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, on September 20 and their removal became effective from the same date.