UMNO said it knew how to solve Negeri Sembilan’s royal crisis. So, what happened?

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister, was reportedly seen arriving at the Negeri Sembilan Palace in a vehicle around 6pm. The purpose of his visit was to meet Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, in light of recent developments concerning the State Executive Council (MMKN) members' appointments.

Other key figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, were also anticipated to meet with the monarch. The media had been lining up outside the palace since around 3pm, eager to cover any unfolding developments related to the matter. Negeri Sembilan Palace spokesman Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali informed the public on the same day that Tuanku Muhriz had immediately revoked the appointments of the MMKN members, citing that they had all violated their oaths of office.

Under Article XXXVIII(5) of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959, members of the MMKN hold office as long as they remain in the favor of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar. The individuals in question had sworn their oaths and pledged loyalty on August 7 before being appointed to the Negeri Sembilan MMKN. In response to the revocation, the Menteri Besar is required to submit a fresh list of candidates for the State Executive Council for Tuanku Muhriz to review and approve, in accordance with Article XXXVIII(2) of the same constitution.