G25 urges federal, state constitutions and rule of law to be upheld in Negri Sembilan
The civil society group G25 has called for the strict upholding of the Federal and State Constitutions regarding the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan. They condemned attempts to depose the ruler as treasonous and urged authorities to enforce the law against such actions.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions regarding constitutional monarchy and the rule of law in Malaysia, emphasizing the legal consequences of challenging state leadership.
KUALA LUMPUR: G25 Malaysia today called for the Federal and State Constitutions and the rule of law to be upheld in resolving the issue surrounding the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
The civil society organisation said it firmly supported the lawful constitutional position of Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, stressing that any challenge to the position must be resolved strictly according to the State Constitution, adat and the law.
"We in G25 are troubled by this matter as the act of calling for the deposition of a Ruler is a serious crime. It is the crime of treason,” said the Malay-Muslim group of former civil servants and individuals with deep experience across diverse fields, in a statement on Sunday (Sept 27).
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