{
  "id": 19946016,
  "title": "Ismail confirms withdrawing objection letter, pledges support for Tuanku Muhriz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ismail-confirms-withdrawing-objection-letter-pledges-support-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:57:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1577494/ismail-confirms-withdrawing-objection-letter-pledges-support-tuanku"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has withdrawn his objection letter to Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, expressing unwavering support for Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar. The decision came after the letter's contents were shared widely on social media. Ismail explained that the letter, signed by Ismail and 10 other exco members, was withdrawn in light of the Rulers' statement on October 14 and the June 5 order from the Seremban High Court, which upheld Tuanku Muhriz's position. He emphasized that the move aimed to maintain the state's constitutional monarchy and ensure peaceful state administration. The state's legislative assembly and 2027 budget tabling remain pending Tuanku Muhriz's consent, which Ismail has requested. The proposed assembly sitting date is November 26, contingent on Tuanku's approval.",
  "summary": "SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has confirmed withdrawing an objection letter sent to Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, reaffirming his support for Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Negeri Sembilan MB moves to back Tuanku Muhriz and avert government shutdown, says source",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/negeri-sembilan-mb-moves-to-back-tuanku-muhriz-and-avert-government",
        "published": "2026-11-14T00:58:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MB reverses position, pledges support for Tuanku Muhriz, says report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mb-reverses-position-pledges-support-for-tuanku-muhriz-says-report",
        "published": "2026-11-14T02:29:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Ismail withdraws objection to Tuanku Muhriz, reaffirms support for ruler",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ismail-withdraws-objection-to-tuanku-muhriz-reaffirms-support-for",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:24:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}