{
  "id": 10090573,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan tidak berkerajaan?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/negeri-sembilan-tidak-berkerajaan-10090573",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/09/27/negeri-sembilan-tidak-berkerajaan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 20th, the Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz, cancelled the appointment of 10 exco members ex officio. Four days later, the cancellation was reported. The Chief Minister Ismail Lasim failed to present a new exco lineup as instructed, resulting in Negeri Sembilan having no exco members by the time of writing. Consequently, Ismail is acting as the chief without a government. This situation is akin to a ship captain without a helm, struggling to navigate in rough seas. Without a clear course, even a capable captain might struggle to move the ship forward. With no new exco members appointed, it's unclear how this crisis will resolve. The situation is a result of an ongoing crisis. The main question now is how to move forward. Legal counsel Dusuki Mokhtar reviewed the crisis, advising against interference. However, various constitutional law experts have differing opinions. They argue that it's inappropriate to accuse the Attorney General of interfering in Negeri Sembilan's internal crisis, as he is the highest legal advisor to the state. I agree with this view. If the highest legal advisor of the federation cannot address the escalating crisis, who can? Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was also cautioned by those claiming undemocratic and traditional influences in Negeri Sembilan should not interfere. As previously stated, a prime minister must understand the current situation and how to resolve it. If the federal prime minister cannot do anything and is accused of interfering, who can? Regardless of the current challenges, Negeri Sembilan has its own constitution and unique traditions that should be respected. However, it remains a state within Malaysia and is governed by federal law. Although I often ponder the possibility of federal government intervention in Negeri Sembilan until the crisis is resolved, or the possibility of another PRN, these are mere speculations. On Friday, I read a thought-provoking opinion piece by former judge Hamid Sultan Abu Backer on FMT. He suggested that the Negeri Sembilan issue should be taken to the Federal Court, though the only available option at this time is a declaratory judgment. However, Hamid pointed out that this mechanism requires all litigants to first exhaust the long-standing processes in the Federal Court and the Court of Appeal before reaching the Federal Court. Therefore, declaratory judgment is deemed unsuitable for a constitutional crisis that requires immediate action. \"To overcome this systemic inertia, the Federal Court must use its 'suo moto' power to promptly provide a definitive decision,\" Hamid argued. According to him, suo moto action functions as an inquisitorial mechanism, activated by oath of office jurisprudence. I admit this is my first encounter with the term \"suo moto\". To learn more, read Hamid's article from three days ago titled \"Suo Moto\": A More Effective Solution to Negeri Sembilan's Anguish. Despite his retirement, Hamid remains a learned judge. In conclusion, the Negeri Sembilan crisis has worsened due to the parties involved having made up their minds and refusing to engage in further discussion. Their claim of acting on legal and constitutional grounds has prevented opponents from presenting further arguments based on their own interpretations. As a local proverb goes, \"Interpret the law individually and according to one's own whims.\" Clearly, this individualistic approach to law is causing distress. This article represents the author's opinion and does not necessarily reflect FMT.",
  "summary": "Tanpa barisan exco baharu, timbul persoalan sampai bila pentadbiran Negeri Sembilan boleh terus berada dalam keadaan tergantung.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan: Not the constitutional function of the Conference of Rulers to determine the state ruler — Hafiz Hassan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/yang-di-pertuan-besar-negeri-sembilan-not-the-constitutional-function",
        "published": "2026-09-26T00:45:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pemecatan exco Negeri Sembilan sah, kata peguam negara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pemecatan-exco-negeri-sembilan-sah-kata-peguam-negara",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:11:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}