Home minister: Good governance and rule of law must be upheld as AGC affirms limits on Negeri Sembilan exco powers

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail emphasised the importance of upholding the rule of law and good governance within prescribed jurisdictions.

The Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council lacks legal authority to suspend the State Secretary and State Legal Adviser according to Article 37 of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution 1959.

Compliance with legal frameworks is crucial for maintaining administrative stability, order, and integrity, ensuring that public trust and institutional respect are upheld.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The principles of the rule of law and good governance must continue to be upheld in administrative affairs to ensure that every action is carried out within prescribed jurisdictions, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Therefore, the suspension of Negeri Sembilan State Secretary (SUK) Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and State Legal Adviser Datuk Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal highlights the importance of making every administrative decision based on a clear understanding of jurisdiction and legal provisions.

“The ruling by the State Constitution and Law Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) asserts that the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Exco) does not have the legal authority to suspend the duties of both high-ranking officials.

“The legal basis is clear. Article 37 of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution 1959 stipulates that matters regarding the appointment or suspension of duties for both of these key positions fall under the jurisdiction of the Public Services Commission and the Judicial and Legal Service Commission,” he said via a Facebook post yesterday.

Saifuddin Nasution said that the legal clarity affirmed through the AGC reflects the need to ensure that the principles of governance, justice, and the rule of law are continuously preserved in the administration of the country.

“No party can act unilaterally beyond the established jurisdiction and constitutional provisions. In the administration of the country, every power comes with limits and responsibilities. Respecting those limits is fundamental to the strength of institutions and confidence in our administrative system,” he said.

According to him, civil servants who carry out their trusts and responsibilities must be protected from actions that do not go through proper legal channels and due process.

He further explained that compliance with the Constitution and the law is vital to ensure that the country’s administration remains stable, orderly, and full of integrity.

“The spirit of trustworthiness serves as an essential bulwark in ensuring that the integrity of administrative institutions and the security of the public service continue to be protected from any actions taken without legitimate authority.

“This is the foundation of a robust administration — where power is exercised in accordance with the law, institutions are respected, and the trust of the people always remains a priority,” he said. — Bernama

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内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔强调了在既定管辖范围内维护法治和良好治理的重要性。

根据 1959 年森美兰州宪法第 37 条，森美兰州行政委员会没有法律权力暂停州秘书和州法律顾问的职务。

遵守法律框架对于维护行政稳定、秩序和廉洁至关重要，能够确保公众信任和机构尊重得到维护。

吉隆坡，9月26日讯——内政部长拿督斯里赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安·伊斯梅尔表示，必须在行政事务中继续坚持法治和良好治理的原则，以确保每项行动都在规定的管辖范围内进行。

因此，森美兰州秘书拿督莫哈末·扎菲尔·易卜拉欣和州法律顾问拿督穆扎尔玛·穆斯塔法·卡迈勒被停职，凸显了在对管辖权和法律条文有清晰了解的基础上做出每一项行政决定的重要性。

“总检察署（AGC）州宪法和法律部门的裁决断言，森美兰州行政委员会（Exco）没有法律权力暂停这两位高级官员的职务。

“法律依据很明确。1959 年森美兰州宪法第 37 条规定，这两个关键职位的任命或停职事宜均属于公共服务委员会和司法及法律服务委员会的管辖范围，”他昨天在 Facebook 上发帖说。

赛夫丁·纳苏蒂安表示，总检察长确认的法律清晰度反映了确保国家治理中持续维护治理、正义和法治原则的必要性。

“任何一方都不能单方面超越既定管辖范围和宪法规定行事。在国家治理中，每项权力都有其限制和责任。尊重这些限制是维护制度健全和保障公众对行政体系信心的根本所在。”他说道。

他认为，履行职责的公务员必须受到保护，免受未经正当法律渠道和程序处理的行为的侵害。

他进一步解释说，遵守宪法和法律对于确保国家行政部门保持稳定、有序和廉洁至关重要。

“诚信精神是确保行政机构的廉洁和公共服务的安全免受任何未经合法授权的行为侵害的重要保障。

他说：“这是健全政府的基础——权力依法行使，机构受到尊重，人民的信任始终是重中之重。”——马新社

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