{
  "id": 14855179,
  "title": "Adun PH N Sembilan kesal sidang DUN tangguh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/adun-ph-n-sembilan-kesal-sidang-dun-tangguh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T02:15:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/16/adun-ph-n-sembilan-kesal-sidang-dun-tangguh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a significant setback for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Negeri Sembilan, 11 of its members expressed disappointment as the first day of the State Assembly's (DUN) first general session was postponed without prior notice or official notification. Ketua Pembangkang Negeri Sembilan, J Arul Kumar, highlighted the scheduling issue on the e-Dewan portal until early morning, stating that no information was given through write-ups or e-Dewan. The postponement of such a crucial event, such as the DUN session, is not acceptable, he claimed, as it should be announced via the proper channels and procedures. As an MP, the DUN is the only platform to bring the public's concerns and obtain official responses from the state government, as MPs are not summoned to district or state-level meetings. The postponement may indicate a one-man show operation, with the Chief Minister handling all administrative and portfolio responsibilities, and 10 Exco members absent after the 76-day election period. Without the 10 Exco, can the Chief Minister handle questions from 35 MPs throughout the day and night? The answer is likely to be unsatisfactory due to the lack of a specialized portfolio Exco to address raised concerns. This issue is not political as the government holds a 25-kerry majority in DUN, but the solution is needed for the people's benefit. Therefore, the state government should issue an official notification regarding the postponement and reconvene the DUN session as soon as possible without waiting for the state assembly adjournment. In late October, Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister Ismail Lasim reportedly announced the postponement of the DUN session to the end of the month, with the state budget announcement expected on November 27. The postponement was reportedly due to the state government's current emergency, prioritizing the provision of budget allocation to meet the needs of the state and its people.",
  "summary": "Ketua pembangkang negeri J Arul Kumar berkata mereka tak dimaklumkan secara rasmi mengenai sidang itu yang sepatutnya berlangsung hari ini.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Adun PH N Sembilan kesal sidang DUN tangguh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/adun-ph-n-sembilan-kesal-sidang-dun-tangguh-14857838",
        "published": "2026-10-16T02:15:27.000Z"
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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."
}