Lawyers accuse Negeri Sembilan govt of ‘coup’, threaten contempt action

Lawyers representing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir have accused the Negeri Sembilan government of staging a coup d'état by declaring his removal as Yang Dipertuan Besar and recognising Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the new ruler. The lawyers maintain that the government has no jurisdiction or authority to make such a declaration, describing it as unconstitutional and void.

They claim that the announcement is tantamount to a coup d'état and an act of treason, and intend to commence contempt proceedings against the government for breaching interim injunctive orders issued by the High Court.

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