[UPDATED] Anwar leaves Istana Hinggap after nearly an hour

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim concluded a nearly hour-long meeting at Istana Hinggap in Negri Sembilan on Friday. The encounter took place between 6.57pm and 7.57pm with Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the state. Anwar's arrival coincided with the departure of a convoy, which included police motorcycle escorts.

Media representatives had been waiting outside the palace since 2pm, anticipating the prime minister's visit. Anwar had expressed concern over the ongoing constitutional crisis in Negri Sembilan during the meeting. He emphasized the need for adherence to constitutional provisions and procedures in resolving the dispute over the throne.

The crisis began on April 19 when four individuals, claiming to be Undangs, declared the removal of Tuanku Muhriz. They subsequently named Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar. On Sept 15, the state executive council endorsed the proclamation and demanded its official gazetting. However, on Sept 14, the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang ruled the proclamation as unconstitutional and invalid.