Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun has described the recent political crisis in the state as an act of betrayal by individuals who had previously shown loyalty to the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration.
Aminuddin, who also serves as Negri Sembilan PH chairman, said although the issue had been resolved, it had left behind lasting scars within the coalition.
Aminuddin uses ship analogy to describe crisis
Speaking during the Negri Sembilan PH representatives’ session at the PH 2026 Convention held at the Persada International Convention Centre today, Aminuddin compared the coalition to a large and sturdy ship that had endured many challenges together.
“In Negri Sembilan, we have a large ship. The ship we built is strong and solid, able to withstand storms, and we have travelled a long journey together,” he said.
He said those who once appeared loyal had unexpectedly created problems from within.
“As captains, they showed loyalty while on the ship, but suddenly they became uncomfortable — perhaps it was too hot, perhaps they wanted something new — so they drilled holes from within,” he said.
Aminuddin added that the damage caused by the incident continued to leave visible effects despite efforts to repair the situation.
“The ship was punctured, and water entered. Although the holes can be patched, the marks of leakage remain. And those marks are signs of the betrayal that happened before,” he said.
Focus should not only be on Johor and Melaka
Aminuddin said the recent political developments in Negri Sembilan showed that political attention should not be focused solely on possible state elections in Johor and Melaka.
According to him, developments in Negri Sembilan also deserved close attention as the political landscape continued to evolve.
He added that the PH 2026 Convention demonstrated the coalition’s readiness nationwide to face elections whenever they may be called.
Call for unity within PH
Aminuddin said recent events had highlighted the importance of maintaining unity within the coalition.
“What happened to us today shows that unity cannot simply be taken for granted,” he said.
He acknowledged that internal conditions in Negri Sembilan had once been unstable before the party elections, but stressed that the coalition in the state had since regained strength and unity.
“Today Negri Sembilan is united and strong,” he said.
“We do not look at who they are; what matters is that they are within PH. Please do not betray us.”
