KUALA LUMPUR, October 21 2026 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) following an investigation into allegations that Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim was coerced into signing an Instrument of Proclamation.
In a written parliamentary reply, the Home Ministry said the investigation papers were submitted to the AGC on Sept 29 for review and further directions.
The ministry said any subsequent police action would depend on the outcome of the AGC’s review.
PDRM would take appropriate action in accordance with the law, while ensuring that the investigation was conducted professionally, transparently and without favouring any party, it added.
The response followed a question from Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin, who sought an update on the investigation into a police report lodged by Ismail on Sept 8, as well as the action taken or planned against those involved.
The ministry confirmed that police had recorded statements from four individuals to assist in the investigation.
On Sept 9, Ismail alleged that he had been forced to sign an Instrument of Proclamation intended to remove the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Government Targets Completion of Refugee Registration by 2029. Separately, the government aims to complete the registration of all refugees under the Domestic Refugee Registration Document Programme (DPP) by Dec 31, 2029.
The Home Ministry said 4,010 individuals had been registered under the programme’s first phase as of June, following its implementation on Jan 1 this year.
Of those registered, 4,008 were Myanmar nationals, while one individual each was from Sudan and Syria.
The ministry said 400 individuals had been transferred to the Special Isolation Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Bidor, Perak, for the refugee status determination process. Of that number, 78 had been granted refugee status.
The second phase of the programme will cover foreign nationals outside immigration detention depots, including holders of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards and individuals claiming refugee status.
The ministry said the second phase was scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026.
The registration process will involve collecting personal information and biometric data, conducting security screenings, and verifying individuals’ status through a government-led assessment.
The update was provided in response to a question from Kota Bharu MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, who sought details on the programme’s implementation and its effectiveness in addressing public concerns about the influx of foreign nationals into Malaysia.
-Bernama
