Attorney-General justified in addressing Negeri Sembilan dispute, expert says

Constitutional law expert Aziz Bari has supported Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar's move to issue a statement addressing the ongoing political situation in Negeri Sembilan, saying it was a necessary step to counter allegations of improper interference.

Bari contended that as the federation's most senior legal adviser, Mokhtar has both the right and responsibility to present his position publicly when his conduct comes under scrutiny. The statement was issued in response to accusations that the Attorney-General had inappropriately intervened in the state's internal political dispute.

The matter has drawn attention to questions about the proper role of the Attorney-General's office in resolving constitutional and political crises at the state level. Legal observers have been divided on whether federal intervention is warranted in matters that fall primarily within state jurisdiction.

Bari's endorsement of Mokhtar's approach reflects a view that senior government officials should be permitted to defend themselves against accusations of overreach, particularly when their actions touch on complex constitutional issues affecting multiple parties.