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Negeri Sembilan Exco Members Receive Palace Dismissal Letters
Two Negeri Sembilan state exco members confirmed receiving palace dismissal letters after breaching oaths of office.
In brief
Two Negeri Sembilan state exco members confirmed receiving palace dismissal letters after breaching oaths of office. Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors were dismissed by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar for endorsing a proclamation against his removal from the throne. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Dismissal Letters Confirmed
Two Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors confirmed receiving palace dismissal letters via WhatsApp last night.
“I did receive the letter last night via WhatsApp. But I cannot comment. Sorry.”
Reason for Dismissal
The dismissals followed a royal decree stating they breached oaths of office by endorsing a proclamation against the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's removal.
Oath of Office Details
Councillors pledged allegiance to the Ruler, defended the state constitution, and recognized the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang under their oath on August 7.
Proclamation Meeting
The state executive council unanimously resolved to endorse an Instrument of Proclamation concerning the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's purported removal on September 15.
State Administration Response
Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim confirmed the state administration deemed the proclamation valid and proceeded with gazettement.
What Happens Next
The dismissed councillors face immediate consequences as their posts are revoked with no further appeals allowed under the royal decree.
The main idea
Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors were dismissed by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar for endorsing a proclamation against his removal from the throne.
