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Negeri Sembilan backs AGC on ruler proclamation
Negeri Sembilan state government won’t enforce April 19 ruler proclamation after AGC rules it unconstitutional
In brief
Negeri Sembilan state government won’t enforce April 19 ruler proclamation after AGC rules it unconstitutional Negeri Sembilan will not gazette April 19 proclamation for Yang Dipertuan Besar as AGC declared it invalid Originally reported by Malay Mail.
State backs AGC ruling
Negeri Sembilan State Secretary’s office confirmed the state government will follow Attorney General’s Chambers’ view that the April 19 proclamation is invalid
“The state government abided by the AGC’s view that members of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council had no jurisdiction to announce the proclamation”
Proclamation deemed unconstitutional
AGC ruled the April 19 proclamation failed constitutional requirements under Article 10 of Negeri Sembilan state constitution
“The proclamation dated April 19 regarding the position of Yang Dipertuan Besar was invalid as it failed to comply with mandatory requirements”
State council lacks authority
Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council has no power to make such declarations under state constitution
“The state's Executive Council lacks the authority to make such declarations”
No legal basis for proclamation
No legal foundation exists for the April 19 proclamation to be used by state officials
“There is no legal basis for MMKN members to rely on the proclamation dated April 19, 2026”
State legal adviser consulted
State administration referred the matter to State Legal Adviser for constitutional compliance
“The state administration has referred the matter to the State Legal Adviser to ensure compliance with constitutional law”
Legitimate ruler confirmed
Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang reaffirmed Tuanku Muhriz remains legitimate Yang Dipertuan Besar
“Tuanku Muhriz remains the legitimate Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan”
The short version
Negeri Sembilan will not gazette April 19 proclamation for Yang Dipertuan Besar as AGC declared it invalid
