Krisis N Sembilan: Peguam adat Melayu mohon Majlis Raja-Raja teliti proses, beri nasihat

Majlis Raja-Raja has a unique standing when it comes to matters concerning jurisdiction, privileges, and the honor of the Raja-Raja institution, according to the Malaysian Traditional Lawyers' Alliance from Negeri Sembilan. (Picture: Bernama)

The alliance urged the Raja-Raja Council to investigate the ongoing process and provide advice regarding the crisis involving the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Secretariat representatives Emirul Sarifudin Nor Azmi, Asmawi Ismail, and Deidra Nur Azmi explained that the investigation should consider the entire timeline of events, starting from the Dewan Adil dan Undang (DUA) meeting on March 5, 2026, followed by developments on April 17 and the four Undang decisions on April 19.

The alliance also emphasized that this step is necessary to consider the Raja-Raja Council's special standing in matters related to jurisdiction, privileges, and the honor of the Raja-Raja institution. Therefore, the secretariat respectfully requests the Raja-Raja Council to conduct an impartial and thorough investigation as soon as possible to maintain the rights of the Sultans and the integrity of the UUTKNS.

According to the secretariat, the federal authorities, such as the Prime Minister and Attorney-General's Chambers, should not interfere in matters of ascending or reducing the throne, which is already specifically provided for under the UUTKNS 1959. On September 17, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) rejected a notice to lower Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang Dipertuan Besar and the subsequent announcement by the State Council of Meetings, which confirmed the rejection.

The AGC stated that the notice was invalid, and the chief minister and exco members do not have the power to remove the state government. Earlier today, legal scholar Aziz Bari urged the Raja-Raja Council to hold a special meeting to address the unrest in Negeri Sembilan. Bari believes that the Raja-Raja Council is best positioned to propose a solution that can end the ongoing turmoil.

Meanwhile, constitutional lawyer Bastian Pius Vendargon stated that Article 34 of the UUTKNS 1959 allows constitutional matters to be referred to the highest court for adjudication. He added that Article 34(3) gives the state government the power to refer constitutional matters to the Federal Court, which must then provide its opinion on the matter.