Negeri Sembilan is facing a political deadlock that could possibly drag on for some time, with both constitutional and procedural barriers preventing any immediate change in government.

The crisis was triggered after BN’s 14 assemblypersons withdrew support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun, raising the prospect of a change in leadership.

However, despite the shifting alliances, the mechanisms to remove the incumbent menteri besar appear effectively jammed.

There are two main ways to replace a sitting menteri besar.

The first is to prove majority support before the...