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People in Negeri Sembilan are utterly astonished by this political drama. It is difficult to comprehend how a political entity founded to safeguard the Malay kings could violate their own oaths. Of course, such a diverse political landscape would not risk its entire integrity solely for the sake of maintaining a monthly allowance of RM5,000 for former adat chiefs, or hinting at a plot to lower a Malay king hiding behind the throne merely to protect former adat chiefs.

Historically, we assumed this situation involved only a dispute over supplementary funds — that the former adat chief could not be separated from the monthly allowance, the free grand residence, government offices, official vehicles, safety control, and free petrol allowances. However, now we are beginning to realize the true scale of what is at stake: we are talking about tens of billions of ringgit.

This perplexing puzzle finally bears fruit, and the true nature of its parts is far more cunning than mere greed for administration. This is not just about supplementary funds or adat protocol; it is about the RM30 billion underground wealth hidden in the belly of Negeri Sembilan. The state's abundant and untapped wealth is what explains this extraordinary outrage.

The exiled former adat chief, moving as another king, felt justified in taking such an extreme step to create what appeared to be a constitutional crisis. To stage this grand gambling, they were given political allies far more willing to become subordinates for commercial profit sharing. The entire drama never rested on good administration practices — it was a detailed scheme for plundering the state's wealth.

It has been proven time and again that this political entity, which allegedly advocates Malay rights and protects the Malay kings' authority, is still deeply entrenched in personal greed. This time, they have pushed the limits beyond forgiveness — conspiring to lower a rightful Malay king from his throne for commercial gain. Does this group genuinely hope the people will celebrate this betrayal or consider this theft a moment of pride in Malay history?

This plot continues to threaten the heart of Adat Perpatih. Founded on mutual agreement, through succession, and entrusted with land rights, adat was designed to prevent autocracy and safeguard the legacy of future generations. Compromising the sacred adat for personal commercial gain undermines the moral foundation of our legacy.

Misusing adat power to become a private commercial broker by deflecting from the National Land Code is a misuse of administrative trust. They should be ashamed of trying so hard to capture the primary administration personnel by coercion. Documents falsely claimed as a declaration on August 3, signed under extreme pressure, have no legal standing under Article 10 of the Nine States Constitution, considering voluntary signatures obtained through coercion cannot override constitutional orders.

With the official police report and emphasizing loyalty to the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar, the state Menteri Besar should expose the instrument as a futile and malicious act. To the three exiled former adat chiefs and the still-serving one: remember that an adat title is a trust to be upheld, not a personal right. Every king will ultimately be held accountable before the ancestors who built this adat structure on integrity and for the future generation whose fate is at stake for corporate profit.

To Prince Biduanda Johol: given that the disguise has been lifted and the commercial intent is now clear, will you continue to remain silent? By closing your eyes and not doing anything while the adat integrity and prestige are being attacked, you are betraying the duty of your tradition as a bastion. The magnitude of this plot is how Adat Perpatih has been weaponized throughout this turmoil — used mainly as a convenient shield to face charges of criminal offenses and divert public attention.

Negeri Sembilan remains the land blessed with the sanctity of constitutional law, and the history of its ancestors. Those who oppose this plan step far beyond the line. May the almighty God protect the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar, preserve the glory of the throne, and safeguard the wealth of Negeri Sembilan from those trying to plunder it. This article represents the author's viewpoint and does not necessarily reflect FMT.