PUTRAJAYA: The situation in Negri Sembilan remains unclear despite Umno’s readiness to become the opposition in the state, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the party’s position had yet to be fully clarified.
“I do not wish to comment on such statements because the matter is still unclear,” he told reporters at the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry’s monthly assembly here on Monday (May 4).
The Prime Minister, who is also Pakatan Harapan chairman, was responding to queries about remarks by Negri Sembilan Umno indicating it was prepared to take up an opposition role rather than remain part of the state administration alongside Pakatan.
Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias had said on Saturday (May 2) that the state chapter was ready to adopt a firm stance, including joining the opposition until the next general election if necessary.
He reportedly said the move was to avoid being associated with alleged issues involving Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun linked to the state’s adat and constitutional matters.
Anwar said he had also taken note of views expressed by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, but stressed that the issue should not be treated as a conclusive crisis.
He reiterated that the federal government remained committed to upholding the monarchy and ensuring political stability in the state, in line with royal guidance and constitutional processes.
“The issue does not arise because we abide by the royal decree and seek to ensure stability, with the Menteri Besar continuing in his role,” he said.
