Home minister: Good governance and rule of law must be upheld as AGC affirms limits on Negeri Sembilan exco powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The principles of the rule of law and good governance must continue to be upheld in administrative affairs to ensure that every action is carried out within prescribed jurisdictions, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Therefore, the suspension of Negeri Sembilan State Secretary (SUK) Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and State Legal Adviser Datuk Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal highlights the importance of making every administrative decision based on a clear understanding of jurisdiction and legal provisions.

“The ruling by the State Constitution and Law Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) asserts that the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Exco) does not have the legal authority to suspend the duties of both high-ranking officials.