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N Sembilan crisis deepens as exco suspends state secretary, legal adviser
Ismail Lasim named acting replacements and said the administration will continue operating as the palace and AGC challenge the council's authority.
- On Tuesday, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim announced the immediate suspension of state secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and state legal adviser Datuk Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal following a special executive council meeting.
- This crisis escalated after the executive council attempted to remove Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz on Sept 15, prompting the Ruler to revoke the appointments of all ten council members excluding the Menteri Besar.
- Despite the revocation, Ismail maintained that his executive council members remain in office, citing Article 38 of the Constitution to argue that unilateral dismissals without his advice are legally invalid.
- Ismail appointed Datuk Masri Razali as acting state secretary and Fahmi Adilah as acting legal adviser, with suspension notices to be conveyed to the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Attorney General's Chambers.
- The Attorney General's Chambers maintains the executive council's move to remove the Ruler is invalid, while some council members reported for work Tuesday, insisting their positions remain valid and intact.
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SEREMBAN - Despite being suspended from duty by the Negeri Sembilan government, the state's Secretary to the State Government (SUK), Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim, is still carrying out his duties...
The Attorney General's Chambers said the matter of suspending the duties of the SUK and the State Legal Advisor falls under the jurisdiction of the relevant commissions.
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