Negeri Sembilan assembly dissolution not straightforward, says UMNO VP

The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly cannot be dissolved lightly, according to UMNO Vice-President Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He emphasized that the state's government administration must adhere to specific legal and constitutional procedures, which involve the consent of the Negeri Sembilan ruler and the Four Undang (traditional chiefs).

Nordin stated that an individual cannot act alone in dissolving the assembly, highlighting the need for the ruler's approval. Furthermore, the ruler cannot act independently and must consult with the Four Undang. "If the four Undang and the Yang di-Pertuan Besar agree, then a dissolution can occur. But if there is no agreement, then there will be no state election in Negeri Sembilan," he explained.

His remarks came in response to DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook's statement that he was prepared to dissolve the Negeri Sembilan assembly if Johor did so. This discussion arises after Johor's Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, announced the dissolution of the Johor State Legislative Assembly to allow for elections within 60 days. In the 2022 Johor state election, Barisan Nasional secured a significant victory, winning 40 out of 56 seats.