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Negeri Sembilan MB should resign over NS proclamation row: lawyer
A prominent lawyer has called for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim to step down, claiming he has disregarded counsel from the state's legal adviser regarding a proclamation matter.
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Rosli Dahlan said on Wednesday that Ismail Lasim's actions in relation to the National Service (NS) proclamation controversy constituted a serious breach of proper governance, warranting his resignation from office.
The lawyer accused the menteri besar of acting contrary to the formal advice provided by the Negeri Sembilan state legal adviser, a position that typically carries significant constitutional weight in state government decision-making.
The comments emerge as tensions continue to simmer over the handling of the NS proclamation, which has drawn scrutiny from legal and political quarters in the state. The specific details of the legal adviser's counsel and the exact nature of Ismail's alleged deviation remain subject to ongoing debate.
Ismail Lasim has not immediately responded to the resignation call. The dispute underscores broader questions about the role of legal advisers in guiding state executive decisions and the appropriate channels for resolving such governance disagreements.