{
  "id": 9547764,
  "title": "Negeri Sembilan MB must name who allegedly forced him to sign proclamation – Tengku Zafrul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/negeri-sembilan-mb-must-name-who-allegedly-forced-him-to-sign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127653/negeri-sembilan-mb-must-name-who-allegedly-forced-him-to-sign-proclamation-tengku-zafrul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Datuk Ismail Lasim must reveal the identity of the person or persons who allegedly pressured him to sign the proclamation, according to Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the Prime Minister's Senior Political Advisor. Ismail had claimed that he signed the proclamation under duress and even filed a police report on September 9, despite expressing support and loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, just days earlier on September 6. Tengku Zafrul pointed out that Ismail initially stated that a proclamation does not automatically confer constitutional authority and that the source of power, conditions, and procedures needed to be determined. However, on September 15, Ismail's State Executive Council (Exco) met and unanimously decided that the proclamation was valid and in effect. On September 16, this decision was announced, effectively removing Tuanku Muhriz from the position of Yang di-Pertuan Besar. Tengku Zafrul emphasized that Ismail must also clarify if he was indeed forced to sign the proclamation and, if so, who applied the pressure. He questioned the factors behind the state government's change in stance and whether Ismail faced any coercive influence during that period. Tengku Zafrul asked, \"If there was pressure to alter the stance, who was involved and whom did he meet during that time? What exactly changed between September 9 and 15? These fundamental matters need to be clarified first.\"",
  "summary": "THE explanation provided by Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister, Datuk Ismail Lasim, regarding the state customary crisis has yet to address various questions surrounding the situation. The Prime Minister's Senior Political Advisor, Datuk Seri Tengku ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Negeri Sembilan CM Ismail Lasim must identify pressure source.",
    "Ismail claimed duress, filed police report on Sep 9.",
    "Exco unanimously declared proclamation valid on Sep 15."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Tengku Zafrul Urges Ismail To Reveal Who Allegedly Forced Him To Sign Proclamation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/politics-tengku-zafrul-urges-ismail-to-reveal-who-allegedly-forced",
        "published": "2026-09-24T09:49:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}