Umno denies involvement in Negri Sembilan dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has denied being involved in the dispute over the adat and royal institutions in Negri Sembilan.
The United Malays National Organisation (Umno) has refuted allegations of involvement in the ongoing dispute concerning the adat and royal institutions in Negri Sembilan. Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Umno's secretary-general, clarified that the adat and royal institutions in Negri Sembilan differ from those in other states and should not be tampered with by politicians or the general public.
Emphasizing the importance of providing accurate information to the people, Umno maintains it has never been implicated in or interfered with these matters, reported the closing session of the 2026 MRSM Bintang Media event on September 14.
Jasbant Singh, managing director of Media Prima News and Current Affairs, along with Farrah Naz Abd Karim, deputy group managing editor of Media Prima Berhad, and Azhari Muhidin, group editor of Television Networks News, were present to hear Umno's stance on the issue. Asyraf emphasized that Umno's constitution explicitly supports the institution of the Malay Rulers, and protecting and upholding Adat Perpatih and the royal institution in the state were among the party's commitments during the election campaign.
He questioned how a party with such a principle could interfere in these matters or take sides in disputes involving the royal and adat institutions.
On September 13, Negri Sembilan's Chief Minister, Datuk Ismail Lasim, announced that a proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan had been approved unanimously by the state executive council members. However, the Attorney-General's Chambers disputed the legitimacy of the April 19 proclamation, stating that the menteri besar and state executive council members lacked the unilateral authority to remove the Ruler or vacate the position.
The validity and legal implications of the proclamation would be addressed through the constitutional and legal process under the Negri Sembilan Constitution.
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