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Malaysia state leader defies ruler amid deepening political crisis

A political crisis is deepening in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, centered around Chief Minister Ismail Lasim. Lasim is defying calls to resign and a rebuke from the state ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The crisis escalated when Lasim's sacked councillors took their challenge to court, paralyzing the state government and impacting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition. AI

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Malaysia state leader defies ruler amid deepening political crisis

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    ‘I am not resigning’: embattled leader digs in as Malaysia royal crisis deepens

    Embattled Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim has denied claims that he has resigned, as a constitutional crisis in the Malaysian state spiralled further following a move by his executive council to challenge their sacking by the state’s ruler in court. The state has been…