{
  "id": 6295596,
  "title": "Tuanku Muhriz's position: MB denies Ahmad Zahid's involvement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/tuanku-muhrizs-position-mb-denies-ahmad-zahids-involvement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1528598/tuanku-muhrizs-position-mb-denies-ahmad-zahids-involvement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Negri Sembilan's Chief Minister, Datuk Ismail Lasim, has firmly denied allegations that Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi played a role in efforts to oust Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang diPertuan Besar of the state. In a statement released today, Ismail expressed his hope that the matter concerning the state's customs and traditions would be resolved peacefully and in line with the law, for the sake of stability, harmony, and the well-being of the people. The allegation was first reported by The Straits Times on September 8. In his statement, Ismail reaffirmed his unwavering support for Umno president Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the party's leadership, emphasizing their consistent commitment to upholding, defending, and safeguarding the dignity of the Malay royal institution and the principles of constitutional monarchy.",
  "summary": "SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has denied claims that Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was involved in attempts to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang diPertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MB N Sembilan nafi Zahid terbabit usaha jatuhkan Tuanku Muhriz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mb-n-sembilan-nafi-zahid-terbabit-usaha-jatuhkan-tuanku-muhriz",
        "published": "2026-09-08T13:32:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}