Ismail Lasim denies reports he will resign as Negri Sembilan MB
SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has denied reports that he will resign soon to make way for someone else amid the ongoing constitutional crisis in the state.
Seremban: Negri Sembilan Chief Minister Datuk Ismail Lasim has firmly denied rumors that he intends to resign in order to make way for another individual amidst the ongoing constitutional crisis in the state. The claim, which has been circulating on social media, was dismissed by Ismail as mere political maneuvering by certain quarters.
He affirmed, "It is not true. I am not resigning," when approached this morning. Earlier, a Chinese-language portal had reported that Ismail had submitted a letter of resignation, highlighting the ongoing administrative crisis involving the palace, which remains unresolved. Ismail's press secretary, Mohd Fasha Musthafa, also refuted the report, stating that it was untrue.
The menteri besar continues to fulfill his duties as usual, according to his press secretary. On September 20, the Istana Seri Menanti announced the revocation of the appointments of 10 executive councillors appointed by Ismail by Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan. This decision followed Ismail's reported signing of a proclamation seeking to remove Tuanku Muhriz from the throne on August 3.
The situation escalated further when Tuanku Muhriz openly criticized Ismail following Friday prayers at Masjid Kampung Beting, Juasseh, Kuala Pilah, last week.
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