TAMPIN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is confident that the crisis involving the state royal institution will be resolved soon.
He said the matter had been discussed at both state and national Umno leadership levels, with talks pointing towards a positive outcome.
“The ongoing crisis will indeed be resolved soon.
“Discussions have also been held with top Umno leaders. Through these discussions, we are moving towards a positive resolution of all issues in Negri Sembilan,” he said.
He was speaking to reporters after officiating the state-level World Town Planning Day 2026 celebration at Kompleks Arena here today.
Yesterday, Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed confidence that the crisis in Negri Sembilan would be resolved soon.
The Umno president said he hoped a solution could be reached through a spirit of togetherness among the parties involved, as had previously enabled the formation of the state government.
“I am confident that whatever problems we are facing in Negri Sembilan have reached their final stages. We pray that the issues will be resolved soon,” he said.
On plans to hold a five-day state assembly sitting from Nov 26, Ismail said the state government was still awaiting the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
“We are still waiting for Tuanku’s consent,” said the Juasseh assemblyman.
However, Ismail declined to comment on claims that he had changed his position and renewed his support for Tuanku Muhriz, despite having signed a proclamation calling for the ruler’s removal on Aug 3.
Asked about criticism from a coalition of 15 Negeri Sembilan non-governmental organisations (NGOs) over his handling of the crisis, he said he had yet to read their statement.
“I have not seen it yet as I was busy in Sendayan this morning attending the opening of a Rolls-Royce factory.
“Whatever it is, I am working to do my best for the people of Negri Sembilan. Everything is moving in a positive direction,” he said.