Negeri Sembilan’s state assembly will be dissolved tomorrow, Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun announced after obtaining the ruler’s consent.
Seremban: The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly has been dissolved with effect from yesterday (June 5), paving the way for the next state election, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun announced tonight.
Speaking at a late night press conference, Aminuddin said the dissolution was done after obtaining the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, in accordance with the state constitution.
He said, “I have followed the provisions of the state constitution. I have received the consent of His Excellency.”
Aminuddin said the Election Commission would be formally informed of the dissolution and then the dates for nomination, early voting and polling would be determined.
He also revealed that Tuanku Muhariz had given the consent after discussions with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Addressing speculations on the reasons behind the dissolution, Aminuddin cited changes in support within the state assembly, saying the political landscape had changed significantly.
“We see a situation where support changed. First there was support, then it was withdrawn.”
“It is no longer suitable for the government. So I believe it is necessary to give a new mandate to the people to decide the future,” he said.
Earlier, 14 Barisan Nasional assemblymen were reported to have withdrawn support from his administration, causing political uncertainty in the state.
Aminuddin also announced that Pakatan Harapan will contest all 36 seats in the state in the upcoming election, with seat allocation among the constituent parties expected to be finalized next week.
The press conference ended with supporters chanting “Reformasi”.
The Negeri Sembilan election will be the second state election announced this week following the dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly on Monday.
In the 2023 state election, Pakatan Harapan won 17 seats, while Barisan Nasional secured 14 seats, enabling the two coalitions to form a unity government with a combined majority of 31 seats in the 36-seat assembly.
