Perikatan says ready to form new Negeri Sembilan govt with Umno amid crisis

Monday 21 Sep 2026

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KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): Perikatan Nasional has expressed its readiness to join hands with Umno in Negeri Sembilan to ensure stability in the state following the ongoing political crisis in the state administration.

The statement comes after Negeri Sembilan Umno’s 14 state assemblymen withdrew their support for Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, citing a loss of confidence amid an ongoing crisis involving the state’s royal institution.

Perikatan Nasional currently holds five seats in the 36-seat state assembly, comprising three from PAS and two from Bersatu. With Umno’s 14 seats, the combined bloc would command 19 seats, surpassing the simple majority threshold needed to form a government.

In a news conference on Monday, Negeri Sembilan opposition leader Mohamad Hanifah Abu Bakar said the prolonged leadership crisis has affected the effectiveness of the state administration and disrupted governance.

He also criticised Aminuddin, saying the MB had failed to manage the crisis responsibly, resulting in the State Legislative Assembly sitting being adjourned without a new date.

“We will always represent the interests of the people and remain committed to prioritising the state’s welfare amid the ongoing uncertainty. We are prepared to cooperate with the 14 Umno assemblymen to safeguard the continuity of the state administration and ensure political stability,” he said.

Attention is now on Pakatan Harapan, which has a few options, including supporting an Umno assemblyman to lead a new unity government as the next MB.

Another option is the dissolution of the state assembly and the calling of a snap election.

Pakatan Harapan leaders are expected to hold a press conference at 3pm at the MB’s residence.

Edited ByPresenna Nambiar

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