Police receive two reports over Negri Sembilan proclamation document - Saifuddin

SEREMBAN: Law enforcement authorities have been notified of two reports regarding a proclamation document allegedly signed under coercion by Negri Sembilan's Chief Minister, Datuk Ismail Lasim, in an attempt to depose the 11th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail informed the media of the reports, stating that the police will assess the case to determine its investigation's appropriate focus and depth.

Saifuddin emphasized that the investigation's nature and direction will be handled by the police, urging the public to respect the rule of law and avoid actions that could hinder the investigation or public order. The incident occurred after Saifuddin presented a sponsored Umrah package to two individuals, 19-year-old Nurul Arini Abdullah and her mother, 62-year-old Norini Basir, who received assistance from the National Registration Department in obtaining their identity cards.

Saifuddin advised the public to refrain from making assumptions that could disrupt the investigation or public order. Ismail initially told police on September 8 that he had been forced to sign the document, leading to the filing of a police report to facilitate an investigation. Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the allegation needed to be verified by the lawyer present during the signing process, and the Umno president affirmed that the party would not interfere in the matter but would respect the royal institution, laws, and customs of Negri Sembilan.