Jangan campur tangan urusan N Sembilan, PM dan AG diberitahu

Four State of Negeri Sembilan rulers, including three whose appointments are disputed, have urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the National Law Department (AGC) not to interfere in state affairs, particularly those related to the powers of their constitutional framework. At a press conference in Seremban today, they emphasized that Articles 10 and 11 of the State of Negeri Sembilan Constitution of 1959 grant them exclusive authority to select and remove the state government.

They also warned Anwar against taking any action through federal agencies that could undermine state administration. They stressed not to act beyond their authority or cause alarm in the nation through actions of the federal government that undermine executive state government. They cautioned not to act solely for profit, political influence, or succumb to pressure from certain parties without using their reasoning and intelligence, nor be willing to violate constitutional principles.

Any unconstitutional action would be a breach of their oath of office under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution and an abuse of power under Article 71(1) and (2) and the concept of federalism. They also warned external parties, especially opposition parties, not to appeal to public opinion and distort facts by issuing baseless statements against the state government and traditional institutions.

No political party has the power to remove any ruler, they stated. The state's power to remove a ruler is only granted to the Supreme Ruler's authority, which is the State Rule Four. They affirmed that Negeri Sembilan's tradition has been in place for over 500 years and as the head of tradition, they are the most knowledgeable about the relevant tradition.

Only the wise can understand the nuances. State Rule Four also affirms their right to select and remove the Yang Dipertuan Besar based on the written constitution in Articles 7, 10, and 11 of the State of Negeri Sembilan Constitution. They also rejected the claim that the removal of Tuanku Muhriz as Tuanku Besar was carried out by Chief Minister Ismail Lasim and the State Legislative Assembly (exco), characterizing the claim as malicious slander aimed at personal interests of certain groups.

They stated that the Chief Minister and exco were only fulfilling their constitutional duty to abide by the State Rule Four under Article 10. The statement was issued by State Johol, Muhammed Abdullah, Mubarak Thahak, Maarof Mat Rashad, and Abdul Rahim Yasin, whose positions as State Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, and Rembau are disputed.

Anwar previously criticized Ismail and former exco members for several issues involving royal institutions that sparked controversy in the state. Last Wednesday, Anwar criticized Ismail and former exco members for several issues involving royal institutions that sparked controversy in the state. On September 16, exco issued a statement confirming that the removal of Tuanku Muhriz as Tuanku Besar on April 1 was valid, and Tunku Nadzaruddin was the new government of Negeri Sembilan.

Ismail endorsed the statement the next day. However, the Justice and Law Committee of the State Assembly stated that the exco's decision did not have legal effect and that Tuanku Muhriz remained the valid Tuanku Besar. On September 17, the AGC rejected the proclamation purported to remove Tuanku Muhriz from his position as the state government, stating that the proclamation was invalid and that the Chief Minister and exco members at the time did not have unilateral power to dismiss the state government.

On September 20, Tuanku Muhriz canceled the appointment of 10 exco members, citing their violation of their oath of office.