The menteri besar also confirms the sacked executive council members’ backing for the Yang Dipertuan Besar, according to a report.
Key takeaways
Ismail withdrew a letter opposing Tuanku Muhriz’s rulership, affirming support from sacked executive council members, and plans to seek an audience with the ruler. Tuanku Muhriz publicly rebuked Ismail for the letter and demanded a retraction.
- Ismail met Syed Danial with a letter withdrawing objections to Tuanku Muhriz’s position.
- The letter confirmed unanimous support from the 10 sacked executive council members for Tuanku Muhriz.
- Tuanku Muhriz rebuked Ismail in public on Oct 16, demanding he retract his earlier remarks.
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Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Ismail Lasim was said to have met the Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, earlier this week. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Ismail Lasim has confirmed withdrawing a letter sent to the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, concerning the “removal” of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang Dipertuan Besar.
Malay Mail had quoted a source as saying that Ismail met Syed Danial earlier this week with a letter withdrawing objections to Tuanku Muhriz’s position as the state ruler.
The report also cited sources as saying the menteri besar is expected to seek an audience with Tuanku Muhriz to express his loyalty and seek consent for the state assembly to reconvene.
