Royal court rejects claims Tuanku Muhriz meddled in customary affairs
The Negeri Sembilan DKU secretary says the undang of Sungei Ujong was dismissed by territorial chiefs, and the decision accepted by the DKU as part of its role under the state constitution.
THE royal court of Negeri Sembilan has dismissed allegations that the Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz, meddled in customary affairs of a territorial chief. Raja Norazli Raja Nordin, secretary of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, affirmed that the meeting chaired by Tuanku Muhriz was in line with the court's mandate under Article 16 of the state constitution to advise on Luak's customary decisions.
The court had removed Mubarak Dohak as undang of Sungei Ujong following a complaint from Ibu Soko Klana Hulu and Waris Klana Hulu, representatives of the territory. Raja Norazli emphasized that Tuanku Muhriz and DKU members have no authority to approve or reject the Luak's decisions. The four purported undangs of Negeri Sembilan, along with Tampin's Tunku Besar, are contesting Tuanku Muhriz's position, alleging he breached an 1898 agreement by interfering in customary affairs and handling complaints against their appointed undangs.
However, Raja Norazli clarified that this agreement, while significant in constitutional history, no longer serves as the sole source of constitutional rights or powers. It should be interpreted in alignment with the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959 and cannot prevail if it contradicts the state constitution.
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