Negeri Sembilan MB to face no-confidence vote?
A source says state Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias may table the motion, subject to approval from the party’s central leadership
Juasseh assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar on Aug 2. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Negeri Sembilan Umno is considering a motion of no confidence against menteri besar Ismail Lasim in the upcoming state assembly meeting, according to a source.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said state Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias, the Pertang assemblyman, would table the motion.
“The decision now rests with the central Umno leadership,” the source told FMT.
The source said a new state executive council line-up could also be announced if the move went ahead.
FMT has reached out to Jalaluddin for comment.
The state assembly is scheduled to sit again on Nov 26, having been postponed from Oct 16 to coincide with the tabling of the state’s 2027 budget the following day.
State assembly speaker Awaludin Said had previously said he had not received any formal notice of a no-confidence motion against Ismail, adding that he would not allow even an emergency motion to remove the menteri besar.
Ismail was sworn in as menteri besar on Aug 2 following the state election, in which Barisan Nasional won 18 seats, Pakatan Harapan 11 and Perikatan Nasional seven.
His tenure has since been marred by a constitutional crisis over attempts to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
He reportedly signed a proclamation seeking to remove Tuanku Muhriz on Aug 3. After it was made public on Sept 8, Ismail said he signed the document under duress and lodged a police report.
The Negeri Sembilan exco members on Sept 15 issued a statement claiming that Tuanku Muhriz’s removal in April was legitimate, and that Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar was, therefore, the new ruler.
Ismail subsequently endorsed the exco’s statement and ordered the state secretary to proceed with gazetting the proclamation.
Tuanku Muhriz has since revoked the appointments of the 10 excos except Ismail. In turn, earlier this week, the 10 former exco members filed a legal challenge in court seeking to declare the revocation invalid.
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Jalaluddin denies move to table no-confidence motion against MB
5 hours ago
Chia Wan Rou
The Negeri Sembilan Umno chief says no discussions regarding the matter have taken place.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said state Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias, the Pertang assemblyman, would table the motion.
“The decision now rests with the central Umno leadership,” the source told FMT.
The source said a new state executive council line-up could also be announced if the move went ahead.
FMT has reached out to Jalaluddin for comment.
The state assembly is scheduled to sit again on Nov 26, having been postponed from Oct 16 to coincide with the tabling of the state’s 2027 budget the following day.
State assembly speaker Awaludin Said had previously said he had not received any formal notice of a no-confidence motion against Ismail, adding that he would not allow even an emergency motion to remove the menteri besar.
Ismail was sworn in as menteri besar on Aug 2 following the state election, in which Barisan Nasional won 18 seats, Pakatan Harapan 11 and Perikatan Nasional seven.
His tenure has since been marred by a constitutional crisis over attempts to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.
He reportedly signed a proclamation seeking to remove Tuanku Muhriz on Aug 3. After it was made public on Sept 8, Ismail said he signed the document under duress and lodged a police report.
The Negeri Sembilan exco members on Sept 15 issued a statement claiming that Tuanku Muhriz’s removal in April was legitimate, and that Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar was, therefore, the new ruler.
Ismail subsequently endorsed the exco’s statement and ordered the state secretary to proceed with gazetting the proclamation.
Tuanku Muhriz has since revoked the appointments of the 10 excos except Ismail. In turn, earlier this week, the 10 former exco members filed a legal challenge in court seeking to declare the revocation invalid.
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Jalaluddin denies move to table no-confidence motion against MB
5 hours ago
Chia Wan Rou
The Negeri Sembilan Umno chief says no discussions regarding the matter have taken place.
Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias said the state government is running smoothly and there is no leadership crisis.
PETALING JAYA: Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias has denied claims he intends to table a motion of no confidence against menteri besar Ismail Lasim during the coming state assembly meeting.
Jalaluddin said no discussions regarding the matter had taken place.
“It is untrue. There are no plans or discussions whatsoever to table a no-confidence motion against the menteri besar. Why would I do such a thing?” he told FMT.
The Pertang assemblyman said the state administration is running smoothly and there is no leadership crisis.
“So far, we have no leadership issues involving the menteri besar. Let him (Ismail) do his job, and I, as the party chief, will do my job as well.
“We still have many plans and programmes for the benefit of the state and the community that need to be accomplished,” he said.
Earlier, a source said Negeri Sembilan Umno is considering a motion of no confidence against Ismail in the coming state assembly meeting.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Jalaluddin would table the motion.
“The decision now rests with the central Umno leadership,” the source told FMT.
According to the source, a new state executive council lineup might also be announced if the move to table a no-confidence vote against Ismail were to proceed.
The next meeting of the state assembly is scheduled to begin on Nov 26, having been postponed from Oct 16 to align with the tabling of the state budget for 2027 the following day.
Jalaluddin said no discussions regarding the matter had taken place.
“It is untrue. There are no plans or discussions whatsoever to table a no-confidence motion against the menteri besar. Why would I do such a thing?” he told FMT.
The Pertang assemblyman said the state administration is running smoothly and there is no leadership crisis.
“So far, we have no leadership issues involving the menteri besar. Let him (Ismail) do his job, and I, as the party chief, will do my job as well.
“We still have many plans and programmes for the benefit of the state and the community that need to be accomplished,” he said.
Earlier, a source said Negeri Sembilan Umno is considering a motion of no confidence against Ismail in the coming state assembly meeting.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Jalaluddin would table the motion.
“The decision now rests with the central Umno leadership,” the source told FMT.
According to the source, a new state executive council lineup might also be announced if the move to table a no-confidence vote against Ismail were to proceed.
The next meeting of the state assembly is scheduled to begin on Nov 26, having been postponed from Oct 16 to align with the tabling of the state budget for 2027 the following day.
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