Malaysian state in crisis after Umno pulls support for chief minister in royal row

The ruling administration of Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan state is at the brink of collapse after a key ally withdrew support on Monday in a spat that has shone the spotlight on increasingly fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition government. Anwar has been facing growing pushback from allies and critics alike in recent months, ahead of national polls due in less than two years. Parties across the aisle are doubling down on contentious issues to bolster support from their...

By Joseph Sipalan

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO assemblymen withdraw support - The Straits Times

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO assemblymen withdraw support  The Straits Times

Negeri Sembilan in political turmoil as UMNO pulls support for chief minister over royal row

Chief minister Aminuddin Harun says he would continue in his post for now, even though he no longer enjoys majority support in the 36-seat state assembly in light of UMNO’s move over his handling of a crisis involving the state’s monarchy.

Umno reps claim simple majority to form N. Sembilan government with five Perikatan assemblymen

SEREMBAN, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Umno and Barisan Nasional today declared that it has obtained a simple majori...

By Malay Mail

Umno assemblymen say lost confidence in Negri MB, withdraw support for state govt - The Star

Umno assemblymen say lost confidence in Negri MB, withdraw support for state govt  The Star