Deputy Exco plan puts Negeri Sembilan government under pressure to justify need, cost

THE Negeri Sembilan government's proposal to create deputy Exco positions has triggered questions over whether the move is necessary for the state, with critics questioning if taxpayers' money should be used to expand the number of political office holders.

With a population of about 1.2 million, Negeri Sembilan is among the smaller states in the country, raising questions over whether the existing state administration is sufficient to manage its affairs without creating additional positions.

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