Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Zahid denies ruler summoned him or Negeri Sembilan MB
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that neither he nor Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim received a royal summons from the state ruler. The statement comes amid speculation about potential political developments in the state.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Sunday dismissed reports suggesting he or Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim had been called for an audience with the state ruler.
Zahid's clarification addressed circulating speculation about high-level meetings that could signal shifts in the state's political landscape. He stressed that no such royal audience had taken place involving either official.
The deputy premier's statement appears aimed at quelling rumours that may have sparked concerns about the stability of the current Negeri Sembilan administration or potential changes in state leadership. Political observers in Malaysia have long viewed audiences with state rulers as potentially significant indicators of governmental transitions or interventions.
No further details were provided regarding what may have prompted the speculation, and both Zahid and the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar's office have not issued additional statements on the matter. The clarification represents an attempt to restore clarity following what officials appeared to consider misleading reports.