Mohamad Hasan says dissolving the Negeri Sembilan state assembly is the best way to resolve the ongoing political crisis, arguing that the matter should be returned to the people to decide the state leadership.
The Rembau MP and Rantau assemblyman said Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun had effectively lost the confidence of the majority after 14 Barisan Nasional assemblymen withdrew their support for him.
“If Aminuddin no longer has the confidence of the majority of assemblymen, it is best for him to seek the dissolution of the assembly,” he was quoted by Berita Harian as saying today in Seremban.
“Let’s not keep making a fuss about it. The world is already unstable with wars, so we should act appropriately,” he added.
Mohamad calls for immediate assembly sitting
Mohamad said Umno and Barisan Nasional were part of the unity government to jointly administer the state and country, not to create public anxiety.
He also proposed that the Negeri Sembilan state assembly convene immediately to allow Aminuddin to prove he still commands majority support as menteri besar.
The political tensions escalated last month after all 14 Umno-BN assemblymen in the state withdrew support for Aminuddin over his handling of the controversy involving four chieftains.
The chieftains had reportedly sought the removal of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir from office.
Umno leadership later orders support to continue
Despite the withdrawal of support, Umno’s central leadership later instructed the assemblymen to continue backing the state administration.
A source previously told FMT that Pakatan Harapan and Umno had agreed to postpone the state assembly sitting for six months.
The move was said to prevent any immediate attempt to remove Aminuddin, who is from PKR, through the legislature.
Aminuddin may face confidence challenge
Once the assembly reconvenes, Aminuddin could potentially face a challenge to his leadership through either a motion of no confidence or the defeat of a state government bill.
The situation has intensified scrutiny over the stability of the Negeri Sembilan administration amid ongoing tensions within the unity government.
