{
  "id": 10609421,
  "title": "No need for Ismail to resign despite missteps, say analysts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/no-need-for-ismail-to-resign-despite-missteps-say-analysts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/29/no-need-for-ismail-to-resign-despite-missteps-say-analysts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts argue Ismail Lasim should retain his position as Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar, despite several recent political missteps. Azmi Hassan, from Akademi Nusantara, maintains Ismail enjoys strong support from grassroots constituents, particularly in Kuala Pilah. Political analyst Mazlan Ali from Universiti Teknologi Mara believes it would be challenging for Umno to replace him. Azmi notes that Ismail's decisions on the Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir dispute were complex due to their impact on the monarchy and palace. The G25 group of former civil servants urged Ismail to resign over the palace crisis, alleging he signed a proclamation seeking Tuanku Muhriz's removal and then offered conflicting explanations. However, Azmi asserts Ismail's ties to the local community, having served seven terms, indicate a strong foundation. The G25 group urged his resignation, arguing his position as menteri besar was untenable due to his role in the Tuanku Muhriz siring controversy. Yet, Azmi maintains Ismail still holds significant backing from Umno's grassroots and leadership to stay in office, preventing a potential replacement.",
  "summary": "Azmi Hassan and Mazlan Ali say that while the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar has made mistakes, replacing Ismail Lasim now could prove difficult for Umno.",
  "key_points": [
    "Analysts advise Ismail Lasim to stay as Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar.",
    "Ismail enjoys strong grassroots support, especially in Kuala Pilah.",
    "G25 urges resignation over palace crisis, but Azmi says Umno supports him."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Analysts believe Ismail Lasim's strong grassroots support and ties to Umno's leadership will allow him to retain his position as Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar despite recent missteps and controversy.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "No need for Ismail to resign despite missteps, say analysts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/no-need-for-ismail-to-resign-despite-missteps-say-analysts-10613404",
        "published": "2026-09-29T04:45:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}