Zahid brings rival camps together to find way out of Negeri Sembilan crisis, says no need to declare political emergency for now
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is convening a meeting with Negeri Sembilan assemblymen to resolve a constitutional crisis regarding the revocation of state executive council members. Zahid has ruled out a political emergency, emphasizing the need for a solution that respects state laws and customs.
Why it matters
The dispute between the state government and the palace over executive authority highlights ongoing political instability and constitutional tensions in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said he will hold a meeting tonight with Negeri Sembilan assemblymen from Barisan Nasional (BN), PAS and Parti Wawasan Negara tonight in a fresh attempt to resolve the state’s ongoing constitutional crisis.
The meeting at Menara Dato’ Onn here will focus on coordinating the parties and identifying possible solutions in line with the state Constitution and customs, national news agency Bernama reported this afternoon.
“The meeting is for me to coordinate, with no intention of interfering, but to find the best solution to the crisis currently faced by Negeri Sembilan,” Zahid was quoted as telling reporters after officiating the 18th Malaysian Makkal Sakti Party General Assembly here yesterday.
Zahid, who is BN chairman, said any solution must put the interests of the people first while respecting the state’s laws, Constitution and customs.
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