Racial issues in Malaysia severely hinder the country's national development, and the voice of the Chinese community is becoming increasingly weaker.
The front page of Malaysia's Sin Chew Daily reported that Prime Minister and PH Chairman Anwar Ibrahim stated on Tuesday that although the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in Negeri Sembilan withdrew its support for State Executive Council President Aminuddin, the state assembly has not been dissolved, and Aminuddin remains a legitimate chief minister.
Anwar told reporters after attending an event in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (28 April), stating he had met with Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang di-Pertuan Negeri Sembilan, on Monday (27 April) to discuss the political situation in Negeri Sembilan. He quoted Tuanku Muhriz as saying: "There is currently no issue regarding the dissolution of the state assembly. Aminuddin is instructed to continue performing his duties as chief minister, and other procedures will proceed according to law."
Regarding UMNO’s call for the immediate dissolution of the state assembly and holding elections, Anwar emphasized that this decision rests with Tuanku Muhriz.
Anwar also stressed that the political situation in Negeri Sembilan does not affect the unity government formed by PH and UMNO at the federal level.
Fourteen UMNO state assemblymen from the Barisan Nasional coalition announced on Monday they were withdrawing their support from Aminuddin, leaving Aminuddin’s state government with only 17 seats in the assembly. Aminuddin has refused to dissolve the assembly and insists on continuing as chief minister until the assembly passes a vote of no confidence against him.
Aminuddin revoked all official positions held by UMNO members in the state government on Monday. On Tuesday morning, four UMNO-appointed administrative councillors and the deputy speaker went to their offices to clear out and remove personal belongings.
Negeri Sembilan UMNO chairman Khaliduddin maintained his stance on Tuesday, advocating for the immediate dissolution of the state assembly and holding elections. He emphasized that withdrawing support from Aminuddin was not about seizing power, but about safeguarding Malay customs in Negeri Sembilan.
Khaliduddin also said they had requested an audience with Tuanku Muhriz, but the ruler has not yet received them.
Last week, Negeri Sembilan experienced a rare royal crisis when four chiefs declared the removal of Tuanku Muhriz. Aminuddin affirmed his continued recognition of Tuanku Muhriz’s authority. Dissatisfied with this, the four chiefs demanded Aminuddin’s resignation. This provided UMNO with an opportunity to take action against Aminuddin this week.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863763095688204/
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