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Negeri Sembilan MB orders ruler removal despite DKU pushback
Negeri Sembilan state leader insists Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz must be removed, ignoring legal objections from ruling council.
In brief
Negeri Sembilan state leader insists Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz must be removed, ignoring legal objections from ruling council. State government moves to gazette Tuanku Muhriz's removal despite DKU claiming court authority over ruler's position. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
State leader orders removal
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim instructed state secretary to gazette Tuanku Muhriz's removal despite DKU objections.
“The exco had unanimously agreed on the position when it met on Tuesday.”
DKU challenges authority
Dewan Keadilan dan Undang claims state executive council lacks jurisdiction to determine ruler's position.
“The matter is before the High Court in Seremban.”
Legal dispute ongoing
Tuanku Muhriz's legal team accuses state government of attempting a coup and plans contempt proceedings.
“They said they intended to commence contempt proceedings against the state government.”
Court process pending
High Court in Seremban is reviewing the dispute over ruler's legitimacy.
“The matter was before the High Court in Seremban.”
Previous ruling
State executive council previously confirmed Tuanku Muhriz's removal and appointed new ruler.
“Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar was the new ruler of Negeri Sembilan.”
Legal conflict
DKU insists Tuanku Muhriz remains legitimate ruler under state constitution.
“Questions involving Malay adat fall within its jurisdiction under the Negri Sembilan Constitution.”
The main idea
State government moves to gazette Tuanku Muhriz's removal despite DKU claiming court authority over ruler's position.
