Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Ismail Lasim has publicly dismissed reports suggesting he has stepped down from his position. This development occurs as the Malaysian state faces a deepening constitutional crisis, triggered by a dispute over royal succession that began in April. The situation has intensified following a legal challenge initiated by the state executive council against their dismissal by the local ruler. This ongoing conflict has effectively halted government operations and led to the collapse of the administration previously supported by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition. As the executive council seeks judicial intervention, the political stability of the region remains significantly compromised, leaving the state government in a state of paralysis while the legal battle over authority continues to unfold.
Source : South China Morning Post
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