PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for continuity in Negeri Sembilan’s administration, instructing Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun to continue his duties amid escalating political uncertainty over claims of a new governing majority.
The directive follows Barisan Nasional’s announcement that it has secured sufficient support to form the state government with backing from Perikatan Nasional, after 14 of its assembly members withdrew support for the current administration.
Anwar stressed that the immediate priority is to uphold constitutional order and respect the authority of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, who has indicated that the existing government should continue functioning until any formal changes are decided.
“The state government should proceed as usual until there is a need to bring about any changes.
“So, I have asked the Menteri Besar to proceed as usual, and we will also not prevent the legal process from continuing properly,” he said.
He reiterated that the state administration must continue as normal for now, pending any constitutional resolution to the shifting political alignments.
“Based on their decision so far (BN)… and following the Ruler’s decree that I heard yesterday, the state government must continue as usual until there is a need to introduce any changes.
“For now, I have asked the Menteri Besar to carry on as usual, and we will not obstruct the legal process from proceeding properly,” he told reporters.
The political situation in Negeri Sembilan has become increasingly fluid after BN lawmakers withdrew their support for Aminuddin, raising questions over the durability of the current government. Despite this, he has indicated he will continue leading the state as a minority administration.
BN has since claimed it now commands a simple majority in the 36-seat assembly with the support of five PN representatives, a development that could potentially reshape the state’s political landscape.
Anwar, who also leads Pakatan Harapan, cautioned against destabilising political manoeuvres at a time when the country faces broader economic pressures.
“In my view, we must safeguard harmony. The country is facing economic challenges, even a crisis — this is not the time for power struggles or political infighting,” he said.
He emphasised that decisions regarding the state’s political future should be left to constitutional processes, including the role of the monarchy and Negeri Sembilan’s unique customary leadership system.
“What happens next will depend on the situation and must be decided by Negeri Sembilan and the Undang. It would not be fair to rush into decisions that could deny due process and create political instability in the state.”
Anwar also downplayed broader implications, saying developments at the state level have not affected the stability of the federal Unity Government.
He added that he is expected to meet UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to discuss the situation, while cautioning against overinterpreting BN’s actions.
When asked whether the move signalled a shift towards independent positioning by coalition partners, he said such assumptions remain speculative.
The Prime Minister was speaking after attending a public engagement programme and officiating the opening of a new university campus building, as attention remains focused on how the Negeri Sembilan impasse will be resolved within constitutional bounds. - April 28, 2026
