Jalaluddin declines state government posts, prioritizes new leadership

Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, the state assemblyman for Pertang and Chairman of the Negeri Sembilan UMNO Liaison Body, has explicitly stated his refusal to accept any state government positions. This decision comes in the wake of the recent state election where UMNO and its coalition partners secured a new mandate.

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I do not want to be appointed to any position in the state government.

Jalaluddin explained that his move is intended to create opportunities for new, energetic leaders within UMNO to be appointed to the state administration for the new term. He believes that UMNO and Barisan Nasional possess sufficient capable leaders, including Malay, Chinese, and coalition partners from Perikatan Nasional, to effectively govern Negeri Sembilan.

"What is important is that Negeri Sembilan has a strong leadership line-up capable of forming a solid team to improve the state government's administration," he said. Jalaluddin, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Jelebu, clarified his absence from the Menteri Besar's swearing-in ceremony, citing a prior commitment after receiving a late invitation.

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What is important is that Negeri Sembilan has a strong leadership line-up capable of forming a solid team to improve the state government's administration.

He expressed confidence in the newly appointed Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, to perform his duties effectively, drawing on his extensive experience. Jalaluddin reiterated his earlier stance that any of the 14 UMNO leaders contesting in the election could have been appointed Menteri Besar, as they were all considered the best candidates. He dismissed any suggestion of personal disappointment or ambition for the position, stating, "Am I angry, disappointed, or sulking because I wasn't chosen as Menteri Besar? Did you (journalists) hear my voice sounding like someone angry or sulking? I am not someone who craves positions."

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Am I angry, disappointed, or sulking because I wasn't chosen as Menteri Besar? Did you (journalists) hear my voice sounding like someone angry or sulking? I am not someone who craves positions.