From Malay Mail · Syed Jaymal Zahiid · · 1m 30s
Saifuddin Nasution: Investigation paper on Negeri Sembilan MB’s coercion claims now with AGC
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says police have recorded statements from four people over Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar's claim he signed a proclamation under duress.
In brief
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says police have recorded statements from four people over Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar's claim he signed a proclamation under duress. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution confirms police have recorded statements from four individuals regarding Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail…
Investigation paper on coercion claims
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says police have recorded statements from four individuals in connection with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim’s claim he signed a proclamation under duress.
“Police have recorded statements from four individuals in connection with Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim’s claim that he was forced to sign a proclamation document under duress”
Investigation file sent to AGC
The investigation paper was submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers on September 29 and authorities are waiting for further directives.
“The investigation paper was submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers on September 29”
Legal dispute over Yang di-Pertuan Besar
The document involves a legal dispute over the alleged removal of Tuanku Muhriz as Yang di-Pertuan Besar and a committal application hearing set for November 17.
“The legal battle has since escalated, with the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang and its secretary filing an application for leave on October 15 to initiate committal proceedings against Ismail, 10 former state executive councillors, and six others”
Committal application details
The committal application alleges breach of an interim injunction granted by the Seremban High Court on June 5 and is set for a hearing on November 17.
“The application alleges that they acted in breach of an interim injunction granted by the Seremban High Court on June 5”
Investigation status
Saifuddin has assured the investigation will be 'professional, transparent, and strictly in accordance with the law, without favouring any party'.
“Saifuddin has given assurance that the investigation would be 'professional, transparent, and strictly in accordance with the law, without favouring any party'”
Next steps
The committal application hearing is scheduled for November 17, following the filing of the application on October 15.
“Case management for the committal application has been fixed for november seventeenth”
The big picture
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution confirms police have recorded statements from four individuals regarding Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim's allegation he signed a proclamation under duress, with the investigation paper now with the Attorney General's Chambers.
