Saya sembunyikan fakta ini, Yang Arif

The political turmoil in Negeri Sembilan has reached a point where it is not a matter of constitutional advancement, but rather a desperate attempt to seize power behind the scenes, a result of panic-driven sentiment. This was evident in the staged narrative, superficial hypocrisy, and blatant disregard for the law, all laid out for the media to see.

A major political entity, often proud to claim itself as the bastion of Malay sovereignty and the king's glory, happily collaborated behind the scenes to ensure the newly appointed chief minister took an oath before a legitimate king, the Yang Dipertuan Besar. They smiled confidently in front of the camera, completing their constitutional duties, acting as if nothing were happening.

Through their own actions, this small group clearly accepted the legitimacy of the Yang Dipertuan Besar only to appoint a chief minister, and they must also accept that the baginda acts fully within the legal framework through the appointment of Putra Yang Empat. Crucially, their preferred candidate is no longer on the list of Putra Yang Empat—the traditional group that traditionally determines the selection of the Yang Dipertuan Besar.

Why act so cunningly? Because they have been deceived into thinking that the principles of constitutionalism and the people's interests no longer hold any meaning. Or do they ever hold any meaning for them? The logic is self-defeating: you cannot choose to acknowledge the prerogative of a Malay king to validate a chief minister's appointment, then turn around and try to depose the baginda as soon as your political interests take precedence.

However, beyond the lens, a more tattered coalition is reportedly being planned. Collaborating with a former exiled aristocrat—a group that has lost legitimacy within their own folds and has been formally eliminated by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Department (DKU)—this network is said to be plotting a difficult step to pressure a chief minister into signing a document in their attempt to depose a Malay king on August 3.

They have been hiding this secret for weeks, continuing to manipulate the legal system. On July 17, the same group filed a court petition to force the Yang Dipertuan Besar to act, then continued to manage the case on August 10 as if nothing had happened. Suddenly, on September 5, they disclosed the information to the media and accused the Yang Dipertuan Besar of signing their petition on August 3.

I hide this fact, Yang Arif. When stepping into court to seek justice, one must approach with a clean and open-minded mind, not to manipulate the judicial process. Imagine a divorce case where the wife files for divorce to force her husband to sign a settlement agreement; she appears before the judge claiming her rights, while she hides the fact that her husband supposedly signed the document several weeks earlier.

Would you consider hiding evidence while delaying the court's proceedings as a wise or humorous act? This is not funny—because a court is not a stage for manipulative tricks. Concealing evidence while requesting a court order is not a prudent strategy—it risks being seen as perjury, hiding material facts, or attempting to confuse the court.

More alarmingly, this action appears to violate the interim injunction issued by the High Court of Seremban on June 5, which clearly forbids six individuals from holding a trial or disrupting the status quo. By displaying this behavior during active judicial proceedings, they risk committing what can be considered the most blatant abuse of the court in this century.

This attempt fails on all moral, legal, and cultural grounds. The current king-in-waiting, with his lineage of royal heirs—the prince of the 9th government, Tuanku Munawir, and Tuanku Ampuan Durah—has no legitimate position, having been ousted from his own aristocratic hierarchy and showing disdain for the DKU. The people of Negeri Sembilan now feel outraged witnessing this development, concerned about the state's fate when pushed to such extremes.

However, does this outrage truly hold any meaning for the players behind the scenes? Of course not. What matters to them is maintaining their power. But—aren't they already holding power? Now the people wonder, what is the true motivation behind their actions? If you do not respect the Malay king, demean the judicial system, and sideline the rule of law, what real incentive could drive such actions, even if it means sacrificing the interests of the people?

What real agenda are they trying to achieve? Is it to preserve the influence of aging former aristocrats or to safeguard a few personal interests? This question continues to haunt the minds of every citizen today.