Was Jalaluddin Alias overlooked for the Negri Sembilan MB position?

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Jalaluddin Alias's Absence from MB Swearing-in Attributed to Late Invitation and Prior Commitment

Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias was not present at the swearing-in ceremony of the new menteri besar due to receiving the invitation at a very late hour, 4:50 am, which conflicted with a pre-existing engagement in his constituency. This late notification, he explained, meant he only saw the invitation after his Subuh prayers, by which time he was already committed to another event in his area.
Reasons for Absence Explained

Jalaluddin, who is also the assemblyman for Pertang, stated that the invitation from the state protocol unit was issued at the last minute. He clarified that upon reviewing the invitation after his morning prayers, he found it clashed with an earlier commitment he had already made to attend an event in his constituency, necessitating his presence there. This explanation was echoed by the new menteri besar, Datuk Ismail Lasim, who also commented that invitations for the ceremony were distributed with very short notice.
Dismissal of Disappointment and Focus on Governance

Despite speculation on social media stemming from his absence, Jalaluddin asserted that he was neither disappointed nor disheartened by the outcome. He expressed gratitude for the Barisan Nasional's success in the recent state election, highlighting that the primary objective of achieving a mandate from the people had been met. His current focus, he stressed, is on the effective governance of Negeri Sembilan and ensuring that the elected government fulfills its election pledges.
Background of Consideration for the Role

Reports from the New Straits Times indicated that Jalaluddin was believed to have been among a shortlist of three names presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan by BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the night of the election results. Jalaluddin successfully retained his Pertang seat in the election, securing a majority of 2,790 votes.

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