Menteri Besar denies being DAP 'puppet', highlights Islamic initiatives

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has strongly refuted accusations that he is merely a puppet of the DAP party while governing the state. He dismissed claims that the development and promotion of Islam have been sidelined due to DAP's dominance in the state government as baseless.

"Come to Negeri Sembilan and ask the people of this state what we have done," Aminuddin urged. He highlighted the improved facilities at local mosques, noting that the state government allocates its own funds for their construction. Furthermore, he mentioned the building of religious schools, the establishment of a Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate complex, and ongoing upgrades to several religious schools as evidence of their commitment.

Aminuddin also pointed to the various religious programs organized to foster religious activities in the state, asserting that there is no issue of Islam being marginalized. He expressed concern that such allegations are being spread by external parties unfamiliar with the actual situation in Negeri Sembilan. The Menteri Besar fears that these narratives could incite societal division.

"Because DAP has more seats, some think I must obey DAP. The reality is, that is not happening," he stated. Aminuddin explained that all decisions are discussed collectively and ultimately benefit the Muslim community. He reiterated that accusations of him merely following DAP's lead or being a puppet are inaccurate and could fracture society.

Separately, Aminuddin supported the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department's decision to temporarily suspend the teaching permits of politicians and candidates during the state election campaign. He believes this measure should have been implemented earlier, preventing mosques and suraus from becoming platforms for religious teaching intertwined with election campaigning.