‘I have not resigned’: Ismail Lasim dismisses exit rumours, says focus is on Negeri Sembilan Budget 2027

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has refuted claims regarding his resignation, emphasizing his commitment to finalizing the state's 2027 Budget.

He clarified that reports of his resignation are false and highlighted his focus on formulating a budget aimed at benefiting the state's residents and civil servants.

Despite the speculation, Ismail reiterated his dedication to preparing a comprehensive financial plan through extensive stakeholder engagement and proposal reviews.

SEREMBAN, Oct 25 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has dismissed speculation that he is stepping down, insisting that his full attention remains on preparing the state’s 2027 Budget, which is expected to be tabled at the end of next month.

Responding to reports by a Chinese-language newspaper claiming he had signed a resignation letter, Ismail described the allegation as untrue.

“The report is not true. I have not resigned. I am fully focused on planning Budget 2027,” he told Harian Metro (HM) when contacted last night.

Ismail said the state government was currently concentrating on formulating a budget that would benefit Negeri Sembilan’s more than 1.2 million residents as well as nearly 6,000 state civil servants.

According to him, his schedule has been filled with meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions and reviews of proposals and feedback that will help shape the state’s financial plans.

“The state government wants 1.2 million residents and nearly 6,000 state civil servants to receive the best benefits and advantages from this budget,” he said.

Ismail, however, declined to elaborate further on speculation surrounding his position.

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森美兰州务大臣拿督依斯迈拉西姆驳斥了有关他辞职的说法，强调他致力于敲定该州 2027 年预算案。

他澄清了有关他辞职的报道，并强调他专注于制定一项旨在造福该州居民和公务员的预算。

尽管外界猜测纷纷，伊斯梅尔重申，他将通过与利益相关者的广泛沟通和提案审查，制定一份全面的财务计划。

芙蓉，10月25日讯——森美兰州务大臣拿督依斯迈·拉西姆驳斥了有关他即将卸任的传言，坚称他仍将全力以赴准备该州2027年财政预算案，该预算案预计将于下月底提交。

针对某中文报纸报道称他已签署辞职信一事，伊斯梅尔称该说法不实。

“报道不属实。我没有辞职。我正全力以赴地筹备2027年财政预算案，”他昨晚接受《每日都会报》(HM)采访时表示。

伊斯梅尔表示，州政府目前正集中精力制定一项预算，以使森美兰州超过 120 万居民以及近 6000 名州公务员受益。

据他介绍，他的日程安排得满满当当，包括各种会议、利益相关者参与会议以及对提案和反馈的审查，这些都将有助于制定该州的财政计划。

他说：“州政府希望120万居民和近6000名州公务员能够从这份预算中获得最大的福利和优势。”

然而，伊斯梅尔拒绝就有关他职位的猜测做进一步阐述。

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