Umno withdraws support for Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar amid crisis
Umno Negeri Sembilan has pulled its support for the state’s menteri besar, plunging the administration into a political crisis. The decision, made by 14 party assemblymen on April 27, marks a sharp turn as the group now prepares to sit in opposition. State chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias insisted the move was necessary due to ongoing mismanagement. Jalaluddin described the situation as extraordinary, blaming the menteri besar’s handling of affairs for disrupting political harmony. He dismissed claims of a 'tebuk atap' (backdoor takeover), arguing that Umno was already part of the government with four executive council seats over the past two-and-a-half years.
The party will now oppose the state leadership until it deems performance has improved. Jalaluddin added that Umno would follow directives from both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) on selecting a new menteri besar. He also stressed that the state chapter would await further instructions from the party’s central leadership before deciding its next steps.
Closing his statement, Jalaluddin declared the party’s firm position: 'No retreat, no surrender.' The withdrawal leaves the state government without Umno’s backing, shifting the party to the opposition benches. Any replacement for the menteri besar will depend on decisions from BN and PH leadership. The political deadlock may persist until the next general election if no resolution is reached.
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