Negeri Sembilan chief minister refuses to resign as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Ismail Lasim denies resignation amid a constitutional crisis over the state throne, with his executive council challenging their dismissal in court. The dispute, ongoing since April, has paralyzed the state government and threatens the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition. The outcome hinges on legal rulings and royal prerogative, with implications for Malaysian federal-state relations.

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