Negeri Sembilan Undang, disputed chiefs: Conference of Rulers told of Tunku Nadzaruddin’s succession

On September 25, the Negeri Sembilan government officially informed the Conference of Rulers that Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar will serve as the state's 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar, according to an Undang and three rulers whose positions are disputed. The group claims this notification signifies Tunku Nadzaruddin's sole lawful authority to carry out the duties of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, per the Negeri Sembilan Constitution of 1959.

This includes attending Conference of Rulers meetings, The Star reported today. The group further urges the state administration to acknowledge Tunku Nadzaruddin's role and grant him the privileges and rights associated with the position. They emphasize that the state government must comply and remain loyal, refraining from any act of disobedience.

State civil servants are also urged to follow the executive council's decisions without giving in to any party's pressure. The group asserts that the official notification to the Conference of Rulers affirms Tunku Nadzaruddin's entitlement to exercise all the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's functions, as outlined in the Negeri Sembilan Constitution.

Through the official notification, only Tunku Nadzaruddin possesses the lawful authority to fulfill these responsibilities under the Constitution. Tunku Besar Tampin Tunku Syed Razman Syed Idrus Al-Qadri is also a signatory. The group disputes the claim that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir was removed as Yang di-Pertuan Besar on April 19, stating that Tunku Nadzaruddin was subsequently appointed as his successor.

The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang contests this narrative, maintaining that Tuanku Muhriz is still the lawful Yang di-Pertuan Besar and that the April 19 proclamation was null and void.