Tuanku Muhriz’s ‘removal’ won’t be gazetted, says state secretary’s office

The Negeri Sembilan state administration has decided not to proceed with gazetting the proclamation regarding the purported removal of Tuanku Muhriz from his position as Yang Dipertuan Besar. The state secretary's office has stated that the proclamation dated April 19 is invalid because it fails to meet the mandatory requirements set forth in Article 10 of the state constitution.

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) concurred with this assessment and advised the administration not to take any action that would be deemed invalid and unconstitutional. Despite earlier endorsement by the state executive council, the AGC ruled that the proclamation and subsequent affirmation by the council lacked legal effect, as the undangs and exco members did not adhere to the procedures outlined in Article 10 or possess the necessary jurisdiction and authority to make such a declaration.

Consequently, the state administration has accepted the AGC's position and will not issue a gazette announcing the purported removal of Tuanku Muhriz.