{
  "id": 6288172,
  "title": "MB denies Zahid’s involvement in attempts to remove Tuanku Muhriz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mb-denies-zahids-involvement-in-attempts-to-remove-tuanku-muhriz-6288172",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/08/mb-denies-zahid-s-involvement-in-attempts-to-remove-tuanku-muhriz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister Ismail Lasim has firmly denied allegations that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi played a role in efforts to remove Tuanku Muhriz Munawir as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. In a statement, Ismail expressed his hope for an amicable resolution of the matter, in accordance with the law and in the best interest of the state's stability, harmony and the welfare of its people. He emphasized that he has always supported the Umno president and the party's leadership, who have consistently upheld the dignity of the Malay royal institution and the principles of constitutional monarchy.",
  "summary": "Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Ismail Lasim says Umno has always upheld the Malay royal institution and the principles of constitutional monarchy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}