KUALA PILAH — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged that his administration will continue to uphold the royal institution while preserving the state’s customs and traditions as key foundations of governance.
He said respecting the royal institution was a shared responsibility among all Negeri Sembilan residents and remained crucial in maintaining harmony between the monarchy and the state administration, Bernama reported.
“As citizens of Negeri Sembilan, it is our duty. First, we must understand the state’s customs and traditions, and secondly, we must honour and uphold the royal institution in Negeri Sembilan.
“We must also find the most appropriate ways to minimise conflicts and related issues. That is part of our responsibility,” he told reporters after taking his oath of office as Menteri Besar here today.
The Juasseh assemblyman said the commitment was aligned with the state government’s principles of administration, which prioritise the interests of the people and the stability of Negeri Sembilan.
Meanwhile, Ismail said the state government would continue working closely with the Federal Government to ensure the welfare and interests of Negeri Sembilan residents remained a priority.
He said such cooperation was expected, given that Barisan Nasional (BN) continues to be part of the Unity Government at the federal level.
“BN, which forms part of the Negeri Sembilan government, is still a component of the Unity Government at the federal level. I see nothing unusual in continuing this cooperation for the benefit of the people of Negeri Sembilan,” he said.
On policies and initiatives introduced by the previous administration, Ismail said those that had delivered benefits to the people should be retained and enhanced.
“I believe good policies should not be discontinued. They should continue as long as they remain focused on serving the interests of the people. I see no issue in continuing them,” he said.
Earlier, Ismail was sworn in as Menteri Besar before the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Besar Seri Menanti after receiving the Ruler’s consent to lead the new state administration. — August 2, 2026