DAP backs MB Aminuddin Harun, signals readiness for snap polls amid N. Sembilan crisis

“KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has reaffirmed its support for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, rejecting any proposal to replace him amid the ongoing political uncertainty in the state. In a statement issued after its Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting last night at the party’s headquarters here, DAP said it would continue to fully back Aminuddin’s leadership following what it described as a failed attempt to topple the existing unity government. The statement, signed by secretary-general Loke Siew Fook, said the party also reaffirmed its respect for the constitutional monarchy and stressed that any matters involving the royal institution and Negeri Sembilan’s Adat Perpatih customs must be handled with due respect and in accordance with the law. DAP further expressed its appreciation to the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, for his decree that the state government should continue functioning as usual under Aminuddin’s administration. “The party will not agree to any proposal to change the Menteri Besar at this time,” the statement said. At the same time, DAP said it has instructed its party machinery to be on standby for the possibility of snap elections in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor should their respective state assemblies be dissolved in the near future. The party’s position comes amid heightened political tensions in Negeri Sembilan, following recent developments involving support for the state government.

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