Tuanku Muhriz's position reinforced with invitation to Conference of Rulers

The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has been invited to the upcoming Conference of Rulers meeting, starting tomorrow, as reported by Singapore's Straits Times. This development is seen as recognition by the Malay rulers of Tuanku Muhriz as the rightful ruler, amid a royal crisis that has lasted six months.

During the meeting, which Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah will chair until October 15, Tuanku Muhriz is expected to preside over the appointment of the new undang of Jelebu, a move that could give him a clear majority in the state's royal court. The royal crisis began in April when four purported undangs announced Tuanku Muhriz's removal, followed by Tunku Nadzaruddin's proclamation as the new ruler in June.

The crisis has since escalated, with the Attorney-General's Chambers and the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang affirming that the earlier proclamation had no legal effect and that Tunku Nadzaruddin remained the rightful Yang Dipertuan Besar.

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