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Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Exco Reject Loke's Resignation Call

The Negeri Sembilan state exco member has dismissed calls from a DAP leader for his resignation, arguing that questioning the executive council's position is inappropriate given the current constitutional situation involving the Sultan.

LSN Malaysia · 17 September 2026

Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Exco Reject Loke's Resignation Call

Mustapha Nagoor has rejected suggestions that he step down from his position as the state's Youth and Sports Executive Councillor, saying the DAP leader's demands are ill-timed and unfounded.

Nagoor argued that the opposition politician should not be challenging the composition and standing of the state executive council during a period marked by constitutional developments involving Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

The remarks come amid broader political tensions in Negeri Sembilan, where questions about the stability of the state administration have emerged. Nagoor's pushback suggests the state government remains firm in its current executive structure despite external pressure.

The incident highlights ongoing political friction between the ruling coalition and opposition lawmakers in the state, with questions about governmental positions continuing to feature prominently in local political discourse.