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Zahid urges Negeri Sembilan MB to engage Ruler, Undangs on political crisis
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim to seek an audience with the state's Ruler and Undangs to resolve the ongoing political impasse.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar to directly engage with the state's constitutional leadership as a potential pathway out of the current political deadlock.
Zahid's suggestion comes amid mounting tensions within the state's political establishment. He indicated that dialogue with the Ruler and the Undangs—the council of district chiefs—could provide a framework for resolving the dispute between key stakeholders.
The Barisan Nasional chairman underscored the importance of respecting the constitutional role of the Negeri Sembilan leadership in addressing internal party and governmental conflicts. Such engagement, he implied, would demonstrate commitment to institutional processes rather than backroom political manoeuvring.
The recommendation reflects broader efforts within the Barisan Nasional to stabilize state-level governments amid factional disputes. Political observers note that seeking royal and traditional council intervention signals a shift toward more formal constitutional channels for dispute resolution.
The Negeri Sembilan administration has faced increasing pressure following various political disagreements. Zahid's intervention suggests senior coalition leadership is actively attempting to mediate the crisis and restore stability to the state administration.