{
  "id": 7538451,
  "title": "[UPDATED] MB: I have no power to remove Negri ruler",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/updated-mb-i-have-no-power-to-remove-negri-ruler",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T11:04:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1533480/updated-mb-i-have-no-power-remove-negri-ruler"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chief Minister of Negri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ismail Lasim, clarified that he lacks the unilateral authority to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar. During the recent state executive council meeting, Ismail emphasized that decisions regarding the monarch should be based on the Negri Sembilan Constitution and the principles of constitutional monarchy, not political or personal motives. He acknowledged the existence of discussions about a proclamation aiming to remove the state ruler but stressed that he does not possess the power to either remove or vacate the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's position. According to him, the roles and processes involving the monarch are clearly outlined in the state's Constitution. Ismail pointed out that a proclamation alone does not confer constitutional authority. To determine the validity of the proclamation and the removal process, Ismail outlined the key questions that must be answered: the source of authority for the proclamation, the conditions and procedures specified by the Constitution, and whether all those conditions have been met. He reiterated that his participation in any Constitution-prescribed process does not grant him the power to decide the monarch's position himself. Under the Constitution, Ismail emphasized, power is derived from legal frameworks and institutional roles, each with clearly defined functions. The central issue, he argued, is the proclamation's validity and legal impact. Resolving such a significant matter requires adherence to lawful constitutional and legal procedures, potentially involving judicial intervention if disputes arise. Ismail reiterated his respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's institution, the Undang Yang Empat, and the Constitution, emphasizing the need to safeguard constitutional supremacy, legal certainty, and the continuity of the constitutional monarchy.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Negri Sembilan menteri besar has no unilateral power to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}