MB 'forced' to sign order against Tuanku Muhriz, but doesn’t say why he met rebel undangs
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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has lodged a police report claiming he was coerced into signing a document supporting the removal of the state ruler, Tuanku Muhriz. He maintains that the document is unconstitutional and has reaffirmed his loyalty to the monarch.
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This constitutional crisis involving royal succession and political pressure highlights significant instability in regional Malaysian governance.
News ✕ MB 'forced' to sign order against Tuanku Muhriz, but doesn’t say why he met rebel undangs Published: Sep 9, 2026 2:58 PM
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has confirmed that he signed a document affirming the decision by rebel territorial chieftains to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as state ruler.
However, Ismail claimed he did it under duress and confirmed he had lodged a police report on the matter.
This came after the disputed Undang Yang Empat made public the form he signed last night.
The form was signed on Aug 3, a day after he took the oath as menteri besar . Ismail said he only lodged a police report yesterday evening. He did not explain why he waited over a month to lodge the report.
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