Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has expressed shock after 10 former state executive councillors (Excos) filed a lawsuit against the state government, describing the move as something that has never happened in Malaysia’s history.
Aminuddin said he was surprised to learn that the 10 former Excos, whose appointments had been officially revoked, had taken legal action against the government they had previously served.
“I was shocked today when I found out that 10 former Negeri Sembilan Excos had filed a lawsuit against the state government, their own government.
“This is something that has never happened before,” he said in a video posted on Facebook on Thursday.
The 10 state assemblymen (ADUN) had reportedly filed an originating summons at the High Court against the Negeri Sembilan State Secretary and the state government, challenging the decision to revoke their appointments as Excos.
Aminuddin also questioned who had advised the former Excos to pursue legal action, saying the matter could have been resolved earlier if efforts had been made by the state government.
“Government suing government and seeking costs from the government. It has never happened in Malaysian history. I don’t know how this could happen or who advised them,” he said.
The Port Dickson MP said he believed all sides had accepted the outcome of the previous state election, which saw Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) emerge victorious and secure a two-thirds majority to form the state government.
He urged the parties forming the Negeri Sembilan government to carry out their responsibilities properly and focus on developing the state and serving its people.
However, Aminuddin said the administrative crisis in Negeri Sembilan had continued into October, creating what he described as a series of dramas that could ultimately harm the state.
He warned that the situation could even make Negeri Sembilan a subject of ridicule among people from other states.
“Let’s not be laughed at by Malaysians and people from other states who see us as being unable to carry out our responsibilities wisely,” he said.
Aminuddin said there was still an opportunity for the parties involved to resolve the situation and govern Negeri Sembilan properly, stressing that the government should stop focusing on political manoeuvring and concentrate on the mandate given by the people.
“It’s not about continuing to engage in politics today, not among politicians, but now it’s among… I don’t even know, among the government itself. I don’t even know which one is the government now,” he said.
He also urged people not to accuse him of providing incorrect advice or information about the ongoing crisis, saying the public should judge for themselves whether the developments unfolding in Negeri Sembilan were reasonable.
