Ismail denies he resigned as MB
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has officially denied reports that he signed a resignation letter amid an ongoing leadership crisis. The denial follows rumors of a royal dispute involving the state ruler and the administration.
Why it matters
Highlights political instability and constitutional tensions within a Malaysian state government.
News ✕ Ismail denies he resigned as MB N Faizal Ghazali Published: Oct 22, 2026 9:28 PM Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has denied China Press’ report that he has signed his resignation letter amid a leadership and administration crisis in the state.
“This is just political games, not true. I did not resign,” he told Malaysiakini when contacted on WhatsApp.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has denied China Press’ report that he has signed his resignation letter amid a leadership and administration crisis in the state.
Earlier, the Chinese-language daily published an article titled “Ismail Lasim has signed resignation letter” concerning the Negeri Sembilan royal crisis, as speculation about a possible change of menteri besar by next week swirls.
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