{
  "id": 12030077,
  "title": "This has gone on long enough – It is time for the law to act",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/this-has-gone-on-long-enough-it-is-time-for-the-law-to-act",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T23:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/opinion/127976/this-has-gone-on-long-enough-it-is-time-for-the-law-to-act"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The situation in Negeri Sembilan has reached a point where it is no longer just a constitutional dispute, but has become a national embarrassment, according to the author. Tunku Nadzaruddin, the current ruler, has been proclaiming himself ruler repeatedly, a behavior that Einstein would consider a sign of insanity. Various attempts, such as letters, pretend instructions, and circumventing established institutions, have failed to resolve the issue. The Attorney-General's Chambers and other state offices have consistently stated that the Menteri Besar and State Executive Council do not have unilateral power to terminate the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's office. The State Secretary's Office also refused to gazette the disputed proclamation. Despite these rejections, the matter continues to be a source of embarrassment for the Royal Institution of Negeri Sembilan.",
  "summary": "THERE comes a point when something stops being a constitutional dispute and starts becoming a national embarrassment. I believe we have reached that point in Negeri Sembilan. How many times must Tunku Nadzaruddin proclaim himself Ruler before somebod...",
  "key_points": [
    "Negeri Sembilan ruler Tunku Nadzaruddin proclaims himself repeatedly.",
    "Attempts to resolve constitutional dispute fail, including letters and circumventing institutions.",
    "Matter remains national embarrassment for Royal Institution of Negeri Sembilan."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The persistence of the Negeri Sembilan ruler's actions despite rejections from state offices signals a deeper crisis of governance and respect for established institutions in the state.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}