{
  "id": 8839910,
  "title": "Current Exco stands, termination not valid – Negeri Sembilan MB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/current-exco-stands-termination-not-valid-negeri-sembilan-mb",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127522/current-exco-stand-termination-not-valid-negeri-sembilan-mb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Negeri Sembilan state government has affirmed that their current State Executive Council (Exco) members' tenure is valid and will continue without the need for a new list. Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim's assertion is grounded in legal interpretation of the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan (UUTKNS) 1959, particularly Article 40(2) which outlines the scope of the Ruler's discretionary power over administration. Ismail emphasized that the Ruler's authority regarding state administration is exercised upon the advice of the Menteri Besar and the State Executive Council, and the power to unilaterally dismiss an Exco member is not included within this discretionary authority. He further clarified that any attempt to dismiss or alter the Exco lineup without the Menteri Besar's advice or request would be legally erroneous, unconstitutional, and lack legal force.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}