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AGC: Negeri Sembilan removal proclamation invalid
AGC says state council's Yang di-Pertuan Besar removal move lacks legal basis
In brief
AGC says state council's Yang di-Pertuan Besar removal move lacks legal basis Negeri Sembilan state executive council's removal proclamation for Yang di-Pertuan Besar invalid under state constitution Originally reported by Malay Mail.
AGC challenges proclamation
The Attorney-General's Chambers stated the Negeri Sembilan state executive council's media statement has no legal effect as its members lacked constitutional authority.
“The AGC said there was also no legal basis for the state executive council members to rely on the April 19, 2026 proclamation for their announcement”
Proclamation invalid
AGC claims the April 19, 2026 proclamation lacks legal authority under the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959.
“The AGC said it had previously given the preliminary view that the April 19 proclamation was invalid because it did not comply with the mandatory requirements under Article 10 of the state constitution”
Missing procedures
The AGC noted the state council failed to follow required procedures for removing the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
“To date, there are no facts indicating that the prescribed procedures have been complied with”
Undang disputes
Some Datuk-Datuk Undang who signed the proclamation were lawfully removed per their luak customs.
“The validity of several Undang who signed the proclamation is disputed because their removal was carried out according to the customs of their respective luak”
Dewan jurisdiction
The Dewan Undangan dan Keadilan has final authority over Malay customs and Undang appointments.
“Under Article 16, the Dewan's advice on such matters is final and cannot be challenged or questioned in any court”
High Court action
The matter is currently before the High Court of Malaya in Seremban with an interlocutory injunction in place.
“The AGC said the matter was currently before the High Court of Malaya in Seremban and that an interlocutory injunction remained in force”
Constitutional process
The AGC emphasized the need for constitutional legal procedures before any Yang di-Pertuan Besar removal.
“The validity and effect of the proclamation must be determined through a valid constitutional and legal process”
Court process
All parties must respect the court process to resolve the matter orderly.
“The AGC urged all parties to respect the court process and allow the matter to be resolved in an orderly manner”
The big picture
Negeri Sembilan state executive council's removal proclamation for Yang di-Pertuan Besar invalid under state constitution
