What’s the hold-up, MP asks AGC on Negeri Sembilan MB case

A DAP MP has raised concerns with the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) regarding the prolonged delay in deciding on the investigation paper concerning Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar, Ismail Lasim. Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah) highlighted that the public of Negeri Sembilan is entitled to updates on the case, as the police handed over the probe paper to the AGC on September 29.

Cha pointed out that as of October 21, the police were still awaiting the AGC's decision and further instructions on the investigation paper. He questioned the case's actual status and the allegations made by Ismail. On September 5, four Negeri Sembilan undangs alleged that Ismail signed a proclamation seeking to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the state ruler.

Initially, Ismail denied the allegation and declared his loyalty to the ruler, but later claimed he signed the document unwillingly and under coercion, stating the proclamation was invalid. He also reported the matter to the police on September 8. However, Ismail later endorsed a statement by the state executive council announcing Tuanku Muhriz's purported removal as ruler.

Two weeks ago, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the probe paper was still with the AGC, explaining that the police collected statements from four individuals to aid the investigation, which was submitted to the AGC on September 29.