Under Article XXXVIII(5) of the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959, an Exco member, other than the Menteri Besar, holds office at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

The statement said the Exco members had pledged allegiance to the Ruler and the Royal Institution, undertaken to protect and preserve the sovereignty of the state Constitution, and acknowledged the authority vested in the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang.

“However, they have breached that oath by their actions and statements on September 15,” said the statement, which was released late tonight.

The Ruler subsequently revoked their appointments with immediate effect, adding that each of the affected members had been informed individually by letter.

Following the decision, Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is required to present a list of candidates for the new members of the state executive council for the consideration and consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, in accordance with Article XXXVIII(2) of the state Constitution.

The Ruler also expects the Menteri Besar to ensure that the administration of Negeri Sembilan continues without disruption and in accordance with the provisions of the state Constitution.

The statement stressed that the interests of the people would have to remain safeguarded during the transition.

The statement was issued by Dato’ Azizi Mohamad Ali, Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Besar Seri Menanti, and was dated Sept 20, 2026.

The Negeri Sembilan Exco members appointed last August were Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli (Rural and Regional Development), Datuk Mustapha Nagoor (Youth and Sports Development), Datuk Zaifulbahri Idris (Education, Higher Education and Human Capital) and Siow Kong Choon (Local Government Development, Housing and Non-Islamic Affairs).

Also appointed were Siti Nur Umaira Hasim (Women, Family and Community Development), Datuk Mohd Asna Amin (Industry, Technology, Innovation and Digital), Datuk Mohd Razi Mohd Ali (Agriculture, Food Security and Cost of Living), Suhaimizan Bizar (Health, Unity, Information, National Integration and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)), Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa (Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumerism) and Datuk Razali Abu Samah (Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage).

-- BERNAMA