'Thank you for the strong support,' says Tuanku Muhriz

Negri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz expressed gratitude for the strong support he received during the ongoing dispute over his position. Upon arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, supporters welcomed him with the chant "Daulat Tuanku" since 8pm. Tuanku Muhriz stated, "Thank you for the strong support. I'll return to the palace — where else would I go?" and added, "I'm back to resolve this problem, God Willing," as he emerged from the airport's Special Lounge at 10:40pm, accompanied by his consort Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani and their son, Tunku Besar Seri Menanti Tunku Ali Redhauddin.

The state government confirmed that the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz as the ruler had been approved unanimously by the state executive council on Tuesday. However, the Democratic Action Party (DKU) maintains that Tuanku Muhriz remains the lawful ruler and that the April 19 proclamation was invalid from the outset. The Attorney-General's Chambers also stated that the menteri besar and state executive council do not have the authority to remove or vacate the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, as the proclamation did not comply with the state constitution's mandatory requirements.