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Former Negeri Sembilan executives challenge removal validity in court
A group of former state executive council members has filed legal proceedings seeking a court declaration on whether their removal from office was lawful. The former officials contend that the state ruler proceeded without obtaining the menteri besar's advice.
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The ex-exco members have initiated court action to challenge the circumstances surrounding their removal from the Negeri Sembilan state government. Their legal challenge hinges on whether proper procedures were followed in the termination of their positions.
According to the former officials, the state ruler's decision to remove them lacked the requisite advice of the menteri besar, a constitutional requirement that they argue invalidates the removal process. The disputed removal has raised questions about the adherence to established protocols governing the executive structure in Negeri Sembilan.
The case represents a notable constitutional dispute in the state, touching on the relationship between the sultanate and the chief minister's office regarding executive appointments and removals. The former exco members are seeking judicial clarity on whether the removal procedure complied with constitutional and statutory provisions.
The court declaration sought by the former officials would establish whether the removal was procedurally valid and constitute a significant ruling on the exercise of executive power in the state. The matter underscores ongoing questions about governance structures and constitutional compliance in Malaysian state administrations.