‘Until he retracts, go away’: Tuanku Muhriz rebukes Negeri Sembilan MB in public

In a public reprimand, Negeri Sembilan's Yang Di Pertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz, harshly rebuked Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim during a recent gathering. The controversy has been escalating since April, when four self-proclaimed undang declared Tuanku Muhriz was no longer the ruler. In June, the same four individuals allegedly proclaimed Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the new ruler at a hotel in Melaka.

Recently, Ismail supported a statement from his executive council claiming Tuanku Muhriz had been removed. The ruler responded by stating that Ismail had written to the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, denying his removal. Tuanku Muhriz demanded Ismail retract his statement before meeting him, adding "Until he retracts what he said earlier, go away."

The disgruntled ruler then turned to Ismail, warning, "Don’t see me, I don’t want to see you. You understand? I am the Yang Di Pertuan Besar but you said I am not." Ismail bowed in respect, while worshippers at the mosque chanted "Daulat Tuanku" after the reprimand. The crisis has led to the removal of the entire state executive council.