Negeri Sembilan MB Ismail Lasim stands by Tuanku Muhriz amid fresh royal succession claim
SEREMBAN, Sept 6 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Haji Ismail Lasim today reaffirmed his support and loyalty...
Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister Datuk Haji Ismail Lasim has expressed unwavering support for Sultan Tuanku Muhriz amid a territorial dispute over the state's royal succession. The disagreement arose after the Undang Yang Empat, traditional chiefs from four key districts, declared Tuanku Muhriz's removal and appointed Tunku Nadzaruddin as his successor on April 19.
Ismail, who took office on August 2 following a BN election win, acknowledged the chiefs' statement from September 5 and emphasized his commitment to his duties in the best interest of the people and the state. The Undang Yang Empat and Tumpat Chief Shahbandar Sungai Ujong claim they signed a proclamation on August 3 to remove Tuanku Muhriz, alleging that Ismail signed it during a meeting at Istana Laguna Biru on the same day.
They urged immediate enforcement, claiming the document followed Article 10(2) of the Negeri Sembilan constitution. The High Court blocked the chiefs from convening meetings on June 5, but the dispute persists with competing claims over traditional titles.
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