Negeri Sembilan government has power to revoke exco appointments: Former judge

Hishamudin Yunus, a retired judge, has weighed in on the state government's powers regarding executive council (exco) appointments, asserting that the Negeri Sembilan ruler retains the prerogative to cancel such positions when faced with exceptional situations or breaches of duty.

According to Yunus, the royal prerogative allows the state government to take action against exco members in cases deemed to constitute extraordinary circumstances or perceived disloyalty to the crown.

The clarification comes as questions persist regarding the extent of executive powers held by state governments in Malaysia's constitutional framework. Yunus's statement appears to address concerns about the procedures and authorities governing the tenure of state-level executive council members.

The remarks underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the balance between executive discretion and constitutional safeguards in Malaysia's state administrations, particularly regarding the appointment and removal of senior government officials.

Exco positions in Malaysian states are typically appointed by the mentri besar or chief minister, subject to the ruler's consent and constitutional limitations governing their tenure and removal.