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Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) Negeri Sembilan has rejected accusations that Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir interfered with the affairs of Sungei Ujong, claiming it was the state's legal duty to advise and provide counsel on decisions made by the state, as per Article 16 of the Perlembagaan Negeri Sembilan (PNS).

Raja Norazli Raja Nordin, the head of DKU, stated that the meeting was DKU fulfilling its responsibility as outlined in Article 16 of the PNS, which involves receiving and advising on decisions made by the state in accordance with custom. Tuanku Muhriz, who was the President of the meeting, was present. According to Raja Norazli, the issue brought before DKU at the meeting was a complaint from representatives of Telaga Undang Sungei Ujong, Ibu Soko and Waris Klana Hulu, who had terminated Mubarak Thahak @ Dohak from his position as Undang under the state's custom, through a termination letter sent on May 13, 2025.

Raja Norazli clarified that Tuanku Muhriz explicitly emphasized that the custom of choosing, appointing, and terminating Undang lies with the state itself under Article 14(1) and (3) of the PNS, and members of the state assembly, including the President himself, do not have the power to support or oppose the state's decision. Therefore, DKU accepts the termination as a decision made by the state in accordance with its custom, as stated in a statement.

The state did not terminate any Undang. Tuanku Muhriz did not do so either. DKU accepts the state's decision to terminate the Sungei Ujong Undang, said Raja Norazli. On October 2, four individuals who claimed to be Undang of Negeri Sembilan, along with the Tunku Besar of Tampin, accused Tuanku Muhriz of violating two clauses of the Perjanjian 1898 for interfering in customary matters outside the state's jurisdiction, in addition to addressing complaints against Undang.

By accusing Tuanku Muhriz of violating the provisions of the Perjanjian 1898, the group has maintained their claim to remove him from his position as Yang Dipertuan Besar. Raja Norazli stated that the Perjanjian 1898, signed on April 29, 1898, between the Yang Dipertuan Besar and the Undang Four, is an important part of Negeri Sembilan's constitutional history.

However, he explained that the Perjanjian 1898 is no longer applicable as the sole source of constitutional rights or powers. Raja Norazli stated that Article 16(1) of the PNS explicitly states that DKU must provide advice on Malay customary matters referred to it, and failure or delay in doing so constitutes a neglect of its duty. No historical document can be selectively used to meet the requirements of Article 10, he said.