Anarchy in Negeri Sembilan
WHAT did Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir actually do that led to UMNO bringing anarchy to Negeri Sembilan in trying to remove him as the ruler of the state? For 18 years, he has been the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and no one has heard a w...
Tuanku Muhriz, the ruler of Negeri Sembilan for 18 years, faced unprecedented legal challenges in April 2026. The UMNO chieftains, led by Tunku Nadzaruddin and Rais Yatim, accused him of committing grave offences according to the state's 200-year-old adat. However, they have not defined these offences or followed due process. The political environment in Negeri Sembilan has become increasingly volatile, with politicians and chieftains acting with impunity.
Tuanku Muhriz's vociferous opposition to certain issues, such as the appointment of a Chief Justice and the pardon of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, may have contributed to the current unrest. Despite his efforts to combat corruption, he faced opposition, particularly from UMNO, which had been advocating for the release of the former Prime Minister.
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