{
  "id": 10161630,
  "title": "Way out of Negeri Sembilan impasse? MB Ismail Lasim should seek audience with Ruler and Undangs, says Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/way-out-of-negeri-sembilan-impasse-mb-ismail-lasim-should-seek-10161630",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:49:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/27/way-out-of-negeri-sembilan-impasse-mb-ismail-lasim-should-seek-audience-with-ruler-and-undangs-says-zahid/236739"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — National Barisan leader Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised Negeri Sembilan’s Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim to meet with Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, the state’s ruler, and the four Undangs in order to resolve the state’s constitutional crisis, according to Free Malaysia Today. Zahid, who serves as Umno’s president, stated that Ismail should seek an amicable solution in line with the Negeri Sembilan Constitution and customary practices. The paramount concern is ensuring the wellbeing of the people, Zahid emphasized, as the crisis must be resolved before it worsens. Zahid also confirmed Tuanku Muhriz’s decision to dismiss the state executive councillors, stressing that the top priority is to maintain the administration's ability to serve the population. He affirmed that his intention was not to intervene in the state administration but to achieve a peaceful resolution. The dispute intensified after the executive council released a statement last week seemingly confirming Tuanku Muhriz’s removal as the state’s ruler, a statement endorsed by Ismail the following day. The Attorney-General's Chambers later declared the declaration invalid, asserting that neither the Menteri Besar nor the executive council holds the authority to remove the ruler. Tuanku Muhriz subsequently revoked the appointments of all ten exco members on September 20, citing their alleged breach of their oaths of office and allegiance to the ruler. The revocation was officially gazetted on September 24. The Attorney-General Tan Sri Dusuki Mokhtar subsequently deemed the move valid under Article XXXVIII(5) of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution. Ismail has contested the revocation, arguing that the ruler cannot dismiss the exco members without his permission and that the current state government lineup remains valid. The former exco members have since been prohibited from entering their offices, and police are scheduled to record their accounts in relation to the ongoing dispute.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Negeri Sembilan Men...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Police to quiz former Negri Sembilan exco members",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/police-to-quiz-former-negri-sembilan-exco-members",
        "published": "2026-09-27T00:44:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "'Suo motu': How Federal Court can act on its own to resolve N Sembilan crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/suo-motu-how-federal-court-can-act-on-its-own-to-resolve-n-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-09-27T04:55:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Way out of Negeri Sembilan impasse? MB Ismail Lasim should seek audience with Ruler and Undangs, says Zahid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/way-out-of-negeri-sembilan-impasse-mb-ismail-lasim-should-seek",
        "published": "2026-09-27T06:49:23.000Z"
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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."
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