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Negeri Sembilan Ruler Revokes Exco Appointments
Negeri Sembilan ruler revokes exco appointments over oath breach, orders MB to propose new line-up.
In brief
Negeri Sembilan ruler revokes exco appointments over oath breach, orders MB to propose new line-up. Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar revoked state exco appointments for breaching oath of office, requiring menteri besar to propose new council members. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Ruler revokes exco appointments
Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir revoked the appointments of the state’s executive councillors with immediate effect.
“The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz, has revoked the appointments of the state's executive councillors for breaching their oath of office following actions related to his removal.”
Oath breach cited
Exco members breached their oath of office through actions and statements on September 15.
“They have breached that oath by their actions and statements on September 15”
Oath violation details
Exco members pledged allegiance to ruler and state constitution on August 7 before appointments.
“The exco members had taken and signed their oath and pledge of allegiance before Tuanku Muhriz on August 7”
Constitutional dispute
Ruler’s position remains lawful despite exco’s attempt to remove him through proclamation.
“The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang said on September 17 that Tuanku Muhriz remained the lawful Yang di-Pertuan Besar”
Legal challenge
Attorney General’s Chambers declared the removal proclamation invalid due to constitutional violations.
“The Attorney General’s Chambers later said the April 19 proclamation concerning Tuanku Muhriz’s removal was invalid because it did not comply with the mandatory requirements of Article 10 of the state constitution”
Menteri besar tasked
Menteri besar must propose new State Executive Council members for ruler’s approval.
“Ismail has been directed to submit a list of candidates for a new State Executive Council for Tuanku Muhriz’s consideration and consent”
Continuity requirement
Ruler demands uninterrupted state administration and public interest protection.
“The Ruler also expects the menteri besar to ensure the administration of Negeri Sembilan continues without disruption in accordance with the state constitution and that the interests of the public are safeguarded”
Next steps
Menteri besar to propose new exco members within constitutional framework.
“The menteri besar has been tasked with proposing new candidates for the State Executive Council to ensure continuous governance”
The big picture
Negeri Sembilan’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar revoked state exco appointments for breaching oath of office, requiring menteri besar to propose new council members.
