SEREMBAN May 4, 2926 — The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly will be officially dissolved on Friday, June 5, 2026, paving the way for snap state elections within the next 60 days.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (PKR) made the announcement during a late-night press conference at his official residence on Thursday, June 4. He confirmed that the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, had granted consent during an audience at Istana Besar Seri Menanti around 8:30pm.
“The assembly will be dissolved effective tomorrow, June 5,” Aminuddin said. He added that notice would be sent immediately to the Election Commission (SPR) to set nomination and polling dates.
In his statement, the Menteri Besar criticised a political actor for inconsistent support: “Mula-mula dia tarik dan kemudian sekejap dia sokong dan kemudian tak sokong, jadi sekarang kita serahkan mandat semula kepada rakyat” (At first he withdrew, then briefly supported, and then withdrew again, so now we return the mandate to the people).
The decision follows months of tension in the 36-seat assembly. In late April 2026, all 14 Barisan Nasional (BN/UMNO) assemblymen withdrew support for Aminuddin’s Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led government over his handling of a royal dispute involving four traditional chieftains who attempted to challenge Tuanku Muhriz’s position. This briefly left the government in a minority (below the 19 seats needed for a majority).
Although the BN reps later reversed their stance after discussions with UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and continued supporting the unity government, underlying frictions persisted. PH has since decided to contest all 36 seats independently, ending previous alliance arrangements with BN.
Negeri Sembilan becomes the second state to head to the polls this week, following Johor’s dissolution on June 1. Elections in both states must be held by early August 2026.
The polls will test the strength of the incumbent PH government under Aminuddin Harun against challenges from BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN). Analysts view the snap election as a way to resolve ongoing coalition uncertainties and seek a fresh mandate from voters.
This development also heightens speculation about broader national political realignments ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).
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