Negeri Sembilan Umno is seeking an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, following its decision to withdraw support for Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, a move that has further intensified the state’s political uncertainty.
State Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the request was made to formally communicate the party’s position after the withdrawal of support by all 14 Umno and Barisan Nasional assemblymen.
“We have submitted a request for an audience to formally inform His Royal Highness of our withdrawal of support for the Menteri Besar. The request has not yet been granted, but I am ready at any time,” he told reporters today.
Jalaluddin, who is also the Pertang assemblyman, said previous cooperation between Umno and Pakatan Harapan (PH) had been based on clear “red lines”, particularly on matters involving religion, race and royalty.
He said the current political situation stemmed from concerns over issues involving adat institutions and the royal institution, which he stressed must be handled with greater care and sensitivity.
“We want to ensure the Negri Sembilan government is well managed and remains stable, especially in matters involving the people and customary institutions. These issues should have been addressed earlier to avoid public debate on social media, which can lead to various interpretations,” he said.
He added that unresolved matters risked speculation that could affect the reputation of the state government, the monarchy, and adat institutions.
Jalaluddin also confirmed that all BN state executive councillors had been instructed to return official assets, including vehicles and equipment, to the State Secretary’s Office and vacate their offices.
Yesterday, all 14 Umno and BN assemblymen in Negri Sembilan unanimously withdrew support for the PH-led state government under Aminuddin Harun.
However, Aminuddin has stated that he will continue administering the state after reportedly receiving instructions from Tuanku Muhriz to carry on with governance duties.
Jalaluddin also rejected claims that the move amounted to a “tebuk atap” or backdoor attempt to form a government, insisting BN was already part of the ruling administration.
“If we intended to form a backdoor government, we could have done so after the last state election. Umno holds 14 seats, and together with PN’s five seats, we would have had the numbers,” he said.
He added that BN’s position in government made such accusations inaccurate, noting that “tebuk atap” typically refers to opposition parties attempting to seize power.
Negri Sembilan has 36 state seats. In the 2023 state election, PH won 17 seats, BN secured 14, and PN obtained five, leading to the formation of a unity government between PH and BN with a combined 31-seat majority.
