{
  "id": 9716331,
  "title": "Don’t blame previous govt for Negeri Sembilan crisis, Aminuddin tells Ismail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dont-blame-previous-govt-for-negeri-sembilan-crisis-aminuddin-tells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/25/don-t-blame-previous-govt-for-negeri-sembilan-crisis-aminuddin-tells-ismail"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun rebuked his successor Ismail Lasim for blaming the previous administration for the ongoing crisis involving the state's customary and royal institutions. Ismail claimed the crisis was inherited from the previous government, alleging Aminuddin failed to fulfill his responsibilities under the state's constitution. Aminuddin stated the public should be informed which constitutional provision the prior administration allegedly violated, and he was prepared to answer questions about his actions and decisions. Aminuddin raised concerns about a proclamation dated April 19, presented for his signature on April 20, questioning the process and validity of the document. He emphasized the importance of due process and a full inquiry, pointing to Article 10 of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959, which governs the suspension or removal of the Yang Dipertuan Besar. Aminuddin expressed doubts about the completeness and validity of the process, stating he would not sign the proclamation due to serious questions. Ismail, familiar with legal matters, must clarify why he signed the document despite initial opposition, and why it remains unsigned despite his signature. The disagreement over Article 10's requirements and procedures remains a contentious issue, with the Attorney-General's Chambers invalidating the proclamation for non-compliance with mandatory provisions.",
  "summary": "Former Negeri Sembilan MB Aminuddin Harun says the public deserves to know why the current MB signed a proclamation that he refused to sign months earlier.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "The Negeri Sembilan crisis: Oaths broken, authority challenged, and silence from law enforcement authorities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/the-negeri-sembilan-crisis-oaths-broken-authority-challenged-and",
        "published": "2026-09-25T00:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Negeri Sembilan: Umno’s constitutional miscalculation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/negeri-sembilan-umnos-constitutional-miscalculation",
        "published": "2026-09-25T01:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Ex-Malaysian minister charged with sedition over Negeri Sembilan royal crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ex-malaysian-minister-charged-with-sedition-over-negeri-sembilan",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:03:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Negeri Sembilan undangs tell PM, AGC to stay out of state affairs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/negeri-sembilan-undangs-tell-pm-agc-to-stay-out-of-state-affairs",
        "published": "2026-09-25T07:14:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}