BN claims to have simple majority for new Negeri Sembilan govt

 The state BN chapter says it will overlook ideological differences with PN to ensure a stable government can be formed immediately.

Negeri Sembilan opposition leader Hanifah Abu Baker said PN was ready to work with BN to form a new state government. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Welcoming the support by Negeri Sembilan’s Perikatan Nasional assemblymen today, the state’s Barisan Nasional chapter says it now has a simple majority to form the state government.

In a statement, it said Umno and BN would overlook all ideological differences for the sake of the state’s people to ensure that a stable government can be formed immediately.

“In extraordinary times such as these, the interests of Negeri Sembilan’s people overrule all party interests.

“Umno and BN have always been pragmatic and inclusive. We believe this united majority can provide a new and more solid narrative to drive the state’s development and defend its customs,” it said.

Earlier today, Negeri Sembilan opposition leader Hanifah Abu Baker said PN was ready to work with BN to form a new state government, after BN’s 14 assemblymen withdrew their support for menteri besar Aminuddin Harun.

State Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias had announced the retraction of support, saying it was linked to the ongoing crisis involving four chieftains seeking to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, from his position. - FMT

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