Negeri Sembilan political crisis: Umno calls for urgent meeting with PH

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno has called for an urgent meeting between its Political Bureau and that of Pakatan Harapan (PH) to resolve several issues involving the core principles of the respective parties.

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the proposal is in line with Clause 5(c) of the Memorandum of Understanding on the formation of the Unity Government, which stipulates that disputed policy matters be resolved through a consultative council.

The matter was decided at the Umno Political Bureau meeting last night, which discussed the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, he said.

Asyraf Wajdi said Umno views seriously the latest developments involving the state’s royal and customary institutions, which have triggered major polemics and serious misunderstandings among component parties forming the unity government in the state.

"Umno has received a comprehensive briefing from Negeri Sembilan Umno Liaison Committee chairman (Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias) on the actions of Barisan Nasional (BN) state assemblymen who have lost confidence in Menteri Besar (Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun) over his alleged disregard for the state’s customary institution and constitution.

"Umno respects the BN assemblymen who have maintained their loss of confidence in the Menteri Besar, but will continue to support the Unity Government in Negeri Sembilan to ensure stability and the well-being of the people,” he said in a statement today.

He added that Umno remains firmly guided by its constitution, particularly Clause 3.1, which upholds the Malay Rulers’ institution as a pillar of the nation’s sovereignty.

On Monday, all 14 Umno and BN assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan announced they had lost confidence in and withdrawn support from the state government led by Aminuddin. - BERNAMA