Negeri Sembilan proposes June 1 dissolution of state assembly

Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun has proposed that the Negeri Sembilan legislative assembly be dissolved on June 1 to pave the way for the 15th state election. 

Aminuddin, who is also PKR vice-president, however said the proposed date would need discussions and the endorsement of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council. 

"We have yet to discuss this with the Presidential Council, but the proposed date is June 1. 

"This is just a proposal. We will have discussions after this and the date could change. We also have the meeting of menteris besar (and chief ministers) at the end of February, and we will have informal discussions, insha Allah. 

"It is up to the Election Commission whether to hold an election within 60 days… meaning, having it simultaneously with the other states should not be a problem," he told reporters in Seremban today.

Yesterday, Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor hinted that the Kedah legislative assembly would be dissolved after June 18.

He said this was based on several factors, including the arrival of the fasting month, Aidilfitri celebration, haj season and Aidiladha celebration.

Apart from Negeri Sembilan and Kedah, state elections are due this year in Selangor, Penang, Kelantan and Terengganu.