New N Sembilan excos? MB says ‘one at a time’; appoints village chiefs first
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim is prioritizing the appointment of village chiefs over resolving a legal dispute regarding the revocation of 10 state exco members. The former excos have filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of their removal.
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The political instability in Negeri Sembilan highlights ongoing governance challenges and legal tensions regarding executive appointments in Malaysia.
News ✕ New N Sembilan excos? MB says ‘one at a time’; appoints village chiefs first Published: Oct 8, 2026 3:41 PM Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has chosen to prioritise resolving the appointment of village chiefs and Village Development and Security Committees (JPKK) over addressing the controversial exco crisis.
He said the state administration was still running smoothly despite the absence of the 10 exco members whose appointments were revoked by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
"The JPKK, as we are well aware, plays a vital role for the grassroots because...
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has chosen to prioritise resolving the appointment of village chiefs and Village Development and Security Committees (JPKK) over addressing the controversial exco crisis.
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