{
  "id": 14439968,
  "title": "Tuanku Muhriz: Royal succession disputes must follow adat, law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-royal-succession-disputes-must-follow-adat-law",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:50:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-royal-succession-disputes-must-follow-adat-law/239133"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, has emphasized that disputes over royal succession must be resolved in accordance with both adat or customary law and legal provisions. He stressed that the authority of the royal institution must be upheld through integrity, justice, and responsibility, warning that actions contrary to established customs could undermine public confidence and threaten the state's stability. Tuanku Muhriz highlighted that the Undang Yang Empat, Lembaga, Ibu Soko, Buapak, and Anak Buah institutions are an important heritage passed down through generations to preserve traditions and maintain stability.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Tuanku Muhriz: Customs cannot be defended by breaching the rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-customs-cannot-be-defended-by-breaching-the-rules",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:26:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Tuanku Muhriz: Adat cannot be upheld by breaking its own rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-adat-cannot-be-upheld-by-breaking-its-own-rules",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:27:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Tuanku Muhriz: Custom cannot be defended by violating its own rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-custom-cannot-be-defended-by-violating-its-own-rules",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:52:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tuanku Muhriz: Royal succession disputes must follow adat, law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuanku-muhriz-royal-succession-disputes-must-follow-adat-law-14447505",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:12:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}