No confidence motion? Negeri Sembilan Speaker says none filed against MB Ismail Lasim

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim answers questions from reporters during a press conference following the State Executive Council meeting at Wisma Negeri in Seremban on September 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

By Malay Mail

First Published: Monday, 14 Sep 2026 12:54 PM MYT

Last Modified: Monday, 14 Sep 2026 12:56 PM MYT

SEREMBAN, Sept 14 — Speaker Datuk Seri Dr Awaludin Said today confirmed there is no motion of no confidence filed against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state assembly sitting.

As reported by The Star, Awaludin said he has not received any official notice or heard of such a move following recent developments surrounding the adat issue in the state.

“I can deny that this will be brought up or tabled at the upcoming sitting. Also, I will only allow a motion if the state government has made a decision on it,” he was quoted as saying.

Awaludin was responding to speculation on social media that assemblymen from Barisan Nasional or Perikatan Nasional were planning to oust Ismail during the sitting scheduled for October 16. 

The five-day sitting will be officially opened by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. 

According to The Star, Awaludin stressed that even if an emergency motion was tabled to remove Ismail, he would not allow it. 

He said issues related to unverified matters could not be brought into the House, which he described as the highest legislative institution to make laws and policies. 

He added that matters deemed illegal under state laws should first be resolved by the authorities, including the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, before being raised in the assembly.

He appealed to the public to be patient and avoid speculation. 

“For me, what is important is that the state government has been formed, the MB appointed, the exco and assemblymen sworn in. 

“Let’s give the state government time to resolve the issues before us. 

“Do not listen too much to allegations and assumptions which are mostly untrue,” he said.

On September 5, four individuals identifying themselves as the Undang Yang Empat, together with the Tunku Besar of Tampin and Dato’ Shahbandar of Sungei Ujong, alleged that Ismail had signed a proclamation endorsing the deposition of Tuanku Muhriz as state ruler. They claimed the document was signed at Istana Laguna Biru in Port Dickson on August 3.

Ismail later said he had signed the document under duress and lodged a police report. He also pledged loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz as the legitimate Yang di-Pertuan Besar.