I’ve never seen Tuanku Muhriz so incensed, says state hero’s kin

Kamel Yassin, great-grandson of Negeri Sembilan folk hero Siamang Gagap, expressed his astonishment over the recent confrontation between Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and menteri besar Ismail Lasim. The incident, which unfolded at a mosque following Friday prayers, marked the first time Kamel witnessed the state ruler displaying such intense anger.

"I felt nervous watching Tuanku getting angry. It was the first time I have seen him lash out this way," Kamel was quoted as saying by Sinar Harian.

The controversy arose after Ismail allegedly shared a letter with the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, stating that Tuanku Muhriz was no longer the Yang Dipertuan Besar. In the ensuing video clips shared on social media, Tuanku Muhriz can be seen addressing his concerns and questioning Ismail's intentions to meet him. Ismail, on the other hand, extended the traditional greeting known as "angkat sembah" to Tuanku Muhriz.

The situation took a turn when Ismail advised worshippers to shout "Daulat Tuanku" in response to Tuanku Muhriz's rebuke. Rulers' authority remained a contentious issue in Negeri Sembilan, as four individuals claiming to be undangs declared the purported removal of Tuanku Muhriz as the state's ruler, naming Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja afar as his successor.

Last month, Ismail further fueled tensions by endorsing a statement from his executive council allegedly confirming the removal of Tuanku Muhriz as head of state. Tuanku Muhriz subsequently dismissed the entire state executive council in response.