SEREMBAN, Sept 25 — Former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has called on current Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim to specify the alleged shortcomings of the previous administration that led to issues involving the state’s customary traditions and royal institution.

Aminuddin said the public had the right to know what actions were allegedly not taken during his tenure as Menteri Besar, including the specific provisions of the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan (UUTKNS) 1959 that were allegedly breached and when the alleged violation occurred.

"What actions were said to have been overlooked? Which provisions of the UUTKNS 1959 were allegedly breached and when did the alleged breach occur?

"If there was an offence, state clearly what it was. If there was a violation of the law, identify the relevant provision. On an issue of this magnitude, the public deserves clear and verifiable facts,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Aminuddin said he was prepared to take responsibility for decisions made during his tenure as Menteri Besar by providing relevant documents, dates and legal provisions based on official records.

Yesterday, Ismail said the issue in the state did not stem from the current administration but was a problem inherited from the previous government.

Meanwhile, the Port Dickson Member of Parliament also questioned Ismail’s decision to sign a proclamation document related to the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, despite previously choosing not to sign the same document.

Aminuddin said the proclamation document dated April 19 was presented to him on April 20 while he was still Menteri Besar, for his signature under Article 10(2) of the UUTKNS 1959.

"I decided not to sign the document. If I, as Menteri Besar at the time, could make that decision due to doubts over the process, how could the signature of the next Menteri Besar appear on the same document?

"Datuk Ismail, with his legal background, would certainly understand the importance of the process. The issue involving Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir is about whether the process was properly followed or had flaws from the beginning,” he said.

Aminuddin said Article 10 of the UUTKNS 1959 not only covers matters relating to the powers concerning the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar, but also sets out procedures that must be fulfilled, including matters related to a full and complete inquiry. — Bernama