Negeri Sembilan state assembly to be dissolved June 5 for snap polls

Snap elections are set to take place in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state following the ruler's consent to dissolve the legislative assembly on June 5. Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun announced the decision late on June 4, stating that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir had agreed to the dissolution during an audience. The coalition, comprising Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Democratic Action Party (DAP), and Amanah, has been discussing seat allocations for the upcoming polls. Aminuddin indicated that they are close to finalizing the distribution, with plans to contest all 36 seats in the assembly. The final seat allocation is expected to be confirmed next week, with PKR likely to take 16 seats, DAP 11, and Amanah nine.

Speculation about the assembly's dissolution had been circulating since the beginning of the week. The momentum increased after Aminuddin sought audiences with Tuanku Muhriz on June 3, canceling his usual media conference that day. A special meeting of Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen and state party leaders also occurred on June 2 at the menteri besar's residence.

The move comes after a period of political instability. At the end of April, 14 Barisan assemblymen from Umno withdrew their support for Aminuddin's government. They cited the menteri besar's alleged failure to handle a state royal crisis as their reason for declaring a loss of confidence. However, Tuanku Muhriz had initially decreed that Aminuddin continue his duties. Despite a subsequent agreement on May 5 between Umno and Pakatan Harapan leadership to maintain the unity government, the 14 assemblymen maintained their opposition to Aminuddin's leadership. State DAP chief Anthony Loke had previously suggested that dissolving the assembly was the best option due to the untenable political cooperation.

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I can say we have almost finalised that. We will be contesting all 36 seats.