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Negeri Sembilan won't allow assembly dissolution, says MB Ismail
Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has ruled out dissolving the Negeri Sembilan state assembly, stating that the 2027 budget has been finalised and he is merely awaiting the official date to reconvene the legislative body.
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has firmly dismissed any prospect of dissolving the state assembly, signalling the government's intention to continue its legislative agenda. Lasim said the state administration has completed work on the 2027 budget and is prepared to present it to lawmakers once the assembly reconvenes.
The MB's statement comes as the state government readies itself for the next parliamentary session. With budget preparations concluded, officials are now coordinating on scheduling the formal recall of assembly members to formally table the financial allocation for the coming year.
The reassurance from Lasim appears designed to underscore political stability in Negeri Sembilan amid broader discussions surrounding state-level governance across Malaysia. By confirming the budget is ready and operations are proceeding as planned, the state administration has signalled business as usual for its legislative programme.
The 2027 budget presentation will mark a key test of the state government's legislative priorities and spending plans for the coming financial year. The Negeri Sembilan assembly typically conducts multiple sittings annually to table budgetary proposals and pass legislation.