KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- The 10 state assemblymen who previously served as Negeri Sembilan executive councillors (exco) are only barred from entering their exco rooms following their dismissal from the posts on September 24, which means they are no longer members of the state administration.

However, they may still enter state government buildings in their capacity as elected representatives and carry out their duties as assemblymen, particularly to attend to matters involving their constituents.

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the ban also meant the former exco members were not allowed to enter their respective rooms, including to collect personal belongings left at the offices.

"As elected representatives, they can c...