Tuanku Muhriz sempurna istiadat zahir darjah kebesaran NS

Negeri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz issued a statement emphasizing that disputes over royal succession must adhere to adat, or customary law, and legal provisions. He stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity, justice, and responsibility of the royal institution to preserve public confidence and state stability.

Tuanku Muhriz reminded that adat perpatih and the law form the basis of the ruler's position and throne succession in Negeri Sembilan, while adat institutions symbolize a crucial heritage. He warned that those who have recently taken actions to defend adat by violating its own rules risk undermining the authority of customary institutions and the palace, potentially destabilizing the state and eroding public trust.

The royal address, delivered at the installation ceremony of Datuk Azrin Khairi as the 17th Undang of Jelebu, was attended by high-ranking officials and state government department heads. Tuanku Muhriz reiterated that the ruler's authority relies on respect for adat, the Constitution, and the rule of law, with the people's trust being vital for the institution's respect and preservation.

He urged everyone to learn from history, avoid letting personal interests override truth and justice, and ensure the state's security, well-being, and heritage. Tuanku Muhriz emphasized that adat is a trust to be preserved and defended responsibly, as the future and stability of Negeri Sembilan depend on respecting adat, obeying the law, and prioritizing the state's interests above personal ones for the benefit of future generations.