UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne
A political crisis has emerged in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state involving the Menteri Besar and traditional chieftains over the legitimacy of the state ruler. The situation highlights growing tensions between political actors and the constitutional monarchy.
Why it matters
This conflict threatens the stability of Malaysia's unique constitutional monarchy system and the traditional Adat Perpatih customary laws.
Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.
Listen Summarise Negeri Sembilan’s chief minister Ismail Lasim allegedly signed a proclamation removing ruler Muhriz Munawir, but later declared loyalty amid a palace crisis involving traditional chieftains. UMNO leaders are said to be deeply involved, with claims that Ismail was forced to sign under duress; a special committee was formed to resolve the dispute tied to Adat Perpatih. The conflict highlights growing political interference in Malaysia’s royal affairs, risking the stability of constitutional monarchy and disrupting key royal meetings like the Conference of Rulers. AI generated
KUALA LUMPUR – It was a curious turn of events. On Aug 2, Negeri Sembilan’s new chief minister Ismail Lasim took an oath of loyalty to the state’s ruler Muhriz Munawir during his swearing in.
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