Was deposing a ruler part of your manifesto, Anwar asks Umno
The prime minister says the federal government would deploy the full weight of the government machinery to defend the constitutional monarchy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the constitutional monarchy today, challenging the decisions of Negeri Sembilan's state executive council in their attempt to remove the state ruler. The council, made up of Umno assemblymen elected in the Aug 1 state election, declared Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new ruler on Sept 16, following weeks of power struggles.
The federal government and the then-menteri besar supported Tuanku Muhriz as the ruler. Anwar questioned the legality of the council's actions, stating that any dispute over the monarchy must be resolved according to the Federal Constitution and the law. He also inquired whether the council had mentioned in their election manifestos that they would depose the ruler if they won.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Was deposing a ruler part of your manifesto, Anwar asks Umno freemalaysiatoday.com
- Anwar: Ruler must follow Constitution, not political interests nst.com.my
