DAP reps tell Umno to apologise to Tuanku Muhriz

Four DAP leaders urged Umno to apologize to Yang Di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Munawir, over accusations that the party was involved in a plot to remove the ruler from the throne. Syahredzan Johan, Young Syefura Othman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali and Syerleena Abdul Rashid all stated that challenging the king's position and attempting to overthrow a Malay king is a serious act of treason that cannot be taken lightly.

They emphasized that Umno's involvement in the plot cannot be ignored from historical accounts, even though the state's Chief Minister, Ismail Lasim, later acknowledged Tuanku Muhriz as the rightful Yang Di-Pertuan Besar. The joint statement expressed concern that Umno has yet to apologize to Tuanku Muhriz for their involvement in the alleged plot.

The group also highlighted that Loke Siew Fook's removal from the Chief Minister's office proved their commitment to respecting the King's position as outlined in the Federal Constitution, while adhering to their political principles. Consequently, the DAP leaders believed that Umno's focus should be on seeking Tuanku Muhriz's forgiveness and taking responsibility for resolving the turmoil caused by their own actions, instead of continuing to accuse Loke.

They urged Umno to honor the Raja-Raja Melayu institution by demonstrating respect for the Constitution and the law, rather than focusing on blaming others. Earlier, two top Umno leaders criticized Loke's actions as questioning the Agong's pardon power and questioning his legal authority. The deputy president of Umno, Mohamad Hasan, also argued that Loke's justification for his actions, rejecting the Agong's pardon as a basis for his decision, demonstrated a protest against the pardon decision.