Home Minister confirms police investigating Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim’s duress claim

Police have initiated an investigation into claims by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, regarding being pressured into signing a proclamation concerning the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed the ongoing investigation and assured that updates will be provided as developments occur.

Datuk Ismail alleged coercion in his signing and lodged a police report on September 8, prompting the review.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi emphasized the need for verification by the lawyers present during the signing, while reaffirming Umno's respect for the royal institution and regional protocols.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 14 — Police have opened an investigation paper into Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim’s claim that he signed an instrument of proclamation with regard to the Yang di-Pertuan Besar against his will and under duress.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said further developments would be shared if there was progress in the investigation.

“The investigation paper has been opened and is still in progress. If there is any progress, as usual, we will share it with the media,” he told reporters after attending the Home Ministry’s monthly assembly here today.

Ismail was previously reported to have claimed that he was forced to sign the document before lodging a police report on September 8 to enable the authorities to conduct an investigation.

It was previously reported that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the claim needed to be verified by the lawyers who were present during the signing process to establish whether it had occurred.

The Umno president also said the party would not interfere and would fully respect the royal institution, laws and customs in Negeri Sembilan. — Bernama

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警方已对森美兰州务大臣拿督依斯迈拉欣有关被迫签署有关国家元首的公告的指控展开调查。

内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔证实了正在进行的调查，并保证会随着事态发展提供最新消息。

拿督伊斯迈尔声称自己在签约时受到胁迫，并于9月8日向警方报案，引发了此次审查。

副首相拿督斯里阿末扎希博士强调，签字时在场的律师需要进行核实，同时重申巫统尊重王室机构和地区礼仪。

布城9月14日——警方已针对森美兰州务大臣拿督依斯迈拉欣的指控展开调查，称他是在违背本人意愿和胁迫下签署了有关国家元首的公告书。

内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔表示，如果调查取得进展，将会分享更多情况。

“调查报告已经立案，目前仍在调查中。如有任何进展，我们将照例与媒体分享，”他在今天出席内政部月度会议后告诉记者。

此前有报道称，伊斯梅尔声称，他在9月8日向警方报案之前被迫签署了该文件，以便当局进行调查。

此前有报道称，副首相拿督斯里阿末扎希博士表示，这一说法需要由签署过程中在场的律师进行核实，以确定此事是否发生过。

巫统主席还表示，该党不会干涉森美兰州的事务，并将充分尊重该州的王室制度、法律和习俗。——马新社

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