Negeri Sembilan MB meets Tuanku Muhriz amid royal dispute

Seremban, September 29 — Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister, Datuk Ismail Lasim, reportedly met with the State's Sultan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Hinggap, amid the state's ongoing constitutional and customary dispute. According to Berita Harian, the meeting took place at approximately 10:50 am, with Tuanku Muhriz's vehicle entering the palace grounds about 10 minutes later.

The gathering also reportedly included Sungei Ujong Undang Luak Datuk Klana Petra Muhammad Faris Johari, Rembau Undang Luak Datuk Sedia Raja Hassan Ab Hamid, and the Negeri Sembilan Police Chief, Datuk Alzafny Ahmad. Berita Harian suggested that the audience was likely related to the ongoing dispute, which includes the revocation of 10 state executive councillors' appointments.

Recently, Barisan Nasional Chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had urged Ismail to meet Tuanku Muhriz and other state leaders to seek a resolution to the dispute. He also called for talks with Tunku Besar Tampin, Datuk Shahbandar, and other customary leaders, taking into account Negeri Sembilan's state constitution, customs, and relevant regulations.

Earlier today, Bukit Aman police finalized the recording of statements from the 10 former state executive councillors and several other individuals regarding the ongoing palace crisis.