Resolve proclamation issue in court if necessary, says Negeri Sembilan MB

Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister, Ismail Lasim, has stated that should the proclamation seeking to remove the state's ruler be the subject of dispute, it must be addressed through lawful constitutional and legal channels, including court proceedings, if necessary. During a state executive council meeting, it was agreed that the issue should be judged based on Negeri Sembilan's constitution and the principles of a constitutional monarchy, without engaging in a political or personal debate.

In a Facebook post, Lasim emphasized that his role as Chief Minister does not grant him the authority to unilaterally remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir from his position as Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. He also clarified that the document allegedly containing the proclamation, allegedly signed by Ismail and four individuals whose positions as undangs are disputed, was invalid as it did not adhere to the processes and procedures outlined in Article 10 of the state constitution.

Last week, the four purported undangs presented a document containing a proclamation dated August 3, alleging to remove Tuanku Muhriz as the state's ruler. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that Lasim had filed two police reports regarding the proclamation and that the police had initiated investigations.