N Sembilan polls unlikely but it depends - Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a state election in Negeri Sembilan is unlikely amid ongoing political uncertainty in the state.

Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan chairperson, however, said the matter depends on the decision of Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, as well as proceedings in the state legislative assembly.

“Not likely. It depends, because it is up to Tuanku, and of course, the assembly sitting,” he told reporters after a private meeting with Huawei’s top management, held in conjunction with the launch of the Huawei AI Lab and Innovation Centre yesterday.

He was responding to a question on whether a state election would be called to resolve the situation.

Earlier, the premier said any developments concerning the Negeri Sembilan state administration would be announced in due course.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he would meet Anwar soon to discuss the matter.

Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said the meeting would, among other things, touch on the move by 14 BN assemblypersons to withdraw support for the state government led by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.

- Bernama

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