{
  "id": 11942395,
  "title": "Royal court rejects claims Tuanku Muhriz meddled in customary affairs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/royal-court-rejects-claims-tuanku-muhriz-meddled-in-customary-affairs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/royal-court-rejects-claims-tuanku-muhriz-meddled-in-customary-affairs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Negeri Sembilan royal court, known as Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, has dismissed allegations that Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz meddled in the customary affairs of Luak Sungei Ujong. Raja Norazli Raja Nordin, secretary of the royal court, clarified that the April 17 meeting, chaired by Tuanku Muhriz, was part of the DKU's role to advise on territorial chief decisions, as stipulated in Article 16 of the state constitution.\n\nAt the meeting, representatives Ibu Soko Klana Hulu and Waris Klana Hulu complained to the DKU regarding the termination of Mubarak Dohak as undang of Sungei Ujong. Raja Norazli explained that the decision was made in accordance with the luak's customs, as documented in a termination letter dated May 13, 2025. He emphasized that Tuanku Muhriz, along with other DKU members, had no authority to endorse or reject the luak's decisions.\n\nRaja Norazli stated that the DKU accepted the termination as a decision made by the luak under Article 14(3) of the constitution. The royal court denied any involvement in removing the undang, stating that their duty is to advise, not to meddle. The four alleged undangs, along with the Tunku Besar of Tampin, challenged Tuanku Muhriz's leadership, alleging breaches of an 1898 agreement related to customary affairs. Raja Norazli clarified that while the 1898 agreement is historically significant, it is no longer the sole source of constitutional rights or powers in Negeri Sembilan and must be interpreted in light of the state constitution.",
  "summary": "The Negeri Sembilan DKU secretary says the undang of Sungei Ujong was dismissed by territorial chiefs, and the decision accepted by the DKU as part of its role under the state constitution.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "DKU calls on police, AG to investigate, prosecute those who challenged Tuanku Muhriz’s position",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dku-calls-on-police-ag-to-investigate-prosecute-those-who-challenged",
        "published": "2026-10-04T12:16:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Royal court rejects claims Tuanku Muhriz meddled in customary affairs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/royal-court-rejects-claims-tuanku-muhriz-meddled-in-customary-affairs-11943687",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "DKU reaffirms Tuanku Muhriz remains Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/dku-reaffirms-tuanku-muhriz-remains-yang-di-pertuan-besar-of-negri",
        "published": "2026-10-04T15:29:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}