Ten ex-Bar presidents urge federal intervention in Negri Sembilan dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten former presidents of the Malaysian Bar have called on the federal government to step in and resolve the constitutional issues surrounding the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Ten former presidents of the Malaysian Bar have urged the federal government to intervene and settle disputes over the role of Negri Sembilan's Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, according to a joint statement released today. The lawyers expressed grave concerns over the constitutional monarchy and the rule of law, stating that the recent events involving Tuanku Muhriz set a dangerous precedent for the constitutional monarchy and the country as a whole, which must always remain compliant with the law.
The group questioned whether Tuanku Muhriz had been afforded a complete inquiry before his removal, as mandated by Article 10 of the Laws of the Constitution of Negri Sembilan (UUTKNS) 1959. They further challenged the validity of a purported proclamation signed by the menteri besar on August 3, 2026, and alleged that the executive council (exco) lacked the constitutional power to unilaterally remove a ruler.
The lawyers called for an immediate halt to the assault on Negri Sembilan's constitutional monarchy and the rule of law, urging all parties to uphold the Federal Constitution and the UUTKNS 1959, preserve the rule of law, and respect Tuanku Muhriz's sovereignty and constitutional standing as the legitimate Yang Dipertuan Besar.
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