State Minister Declares Unconsulted Councillor Dismissals Void Under State Constitution
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim says any removal of a state executive councillor without his advice is unconstitutional and has no legal effect.
Ismail Lasim, the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, warned that dismissing a state executive councillor without his request violates Article 38(5) of the state's 1959 constitution. He emphasized that such actions constitute a legal error and are therefore ineffective. Lasim noted he was never consulted on any recent termination of an Exco member.
Why it matters
It clarifies constitutional limits on who can authorize the removal of state executive officials in Negeri Sembilan.
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