Ismail’s move to seek Tuanku Muhriz’s consent raises questions over Negeri government’s position
Ismail has since confirmed that the government is seeking Tuanku Muhriz’s consent for a five-day DUN sitting beginning Nov 26. The 2027 state budget is scheduled to be tabled on Nov 27
Updated 5 hours ago · Published on 11 Nov 2026 1:52PM
The state administration should first withdraw the letter to clear up any uncertainty over its official position. - November 11, 2026
NEGERI Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim’s move to seek Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s consent to convene the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Nov 26 has raised questions over the state government’s position in the prolonged royal dispute.
The apparent contradiction lies in the government’s earlier decision to recognise Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar, despite Tuanku Muhriz continuing to be regarded as the state Ruler following legal advice that the proclamation removing him was invalid.
Lawyer and political observer Liyana Marzuki questioned how Ismail could now seek Tuanku Muhriz’s consent when the state government had previously recognised the proclamation naming Tunku Nadzaruddin as his successor and communicated that position to the Conference of Rulers.
She said the government’s latest move was difficult to reconcile with its earlier stance, particularly given that it had formally written to the Conference of Rulers on the matter.
Liyana said the state administration should first withdraw the letter to clear up any uncertainty over its official position.
“It is odd to seek the Yang di-Pertuan Besar’s consent when the person making the request does not recognise him as the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan,” she said.
The controversy follows a Sept 15 decision by the State Executive Council (MMKN) to recognise the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz and the selection of Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
However, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) had advised that the proclamation was invalid as it did not comply with the provisions of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959.
The state government subsequently did not proceed with gazetting or implementing the proclamation.
Ismail has since confirmed that the government is seeking Tuanku Muhriz’s consent for a five-day DUN sitting beginning Nov 26. The 2027 state budget is scheduled to be tabled on Nov 27.
The latest development has put the state administration in an awkward position, with questions over how it intends to reconcile its earlier recognition of the proclamation with its current dealings with Tuanku Muhriz.
Liyana described the situation as a political reality that UMNO’s Negeri Sembilan leadership must now confront, particularly given the consequences of its earlier decisions on the government’s relationship with the royal institution.
She also cautioned against allowing political considerations to take precedence over the constitutional and customary framework governing the state’s royal institution.
“An eagle soars in the heavens. We are merely sparrows. If we have already taken the wrong path, we should not be so defiant,” she said.
At the heart of the issue is a question the state government has yet to resolve publicly: how can it seek royal consent from Tuanku Muhriz for the conduct of official state business while its earlier position on the proclamation involving his removal remains unaddressed? - November 11, 2026
NEGERI Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim’s move to seek Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s consent to convene the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Nov 26 has raised questions over the state government’s position in the prolonged royal dispute.
The apparent contradiction lies in the government’s earlier decision to recognise Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar, despite Tuanku Muhriz continuing to be regarded as the state Ruler following legal advice that the proclamation removing him was invalid.
Lawyer and political observer Liyana Marzuki questioned how Ismail could now seek Tuanku Muhriz’s consent when the state government had previously recognised the proclamation naming Tunku Nadzaruddin as his successor and communicated that position to the Conference of Rulers.
She said the government’s latest move was difficult to reconcile with its earlier stance, particularly given that it had formally written to the Conference of Rulers on the matter.
Liyana said the state administration should first withdraw the letter to clear up any uncertainty over its official position.
“It is odd to seek the Yang di-Pertuan Besar’s consent when the person making the request does not recognise him as the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan,” she said.
The controversy follows a Sept 15 decision by the State Executive Council (MMKN) to recognise the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz and the selection of Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
However, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) had advised that the proclamation was invalid as it did not comply with the provisions of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959.
The state government subsequently did not proceed with gazetting or implementing the proclamation.
Ismail has since confirmed that the government is seeking Tuanku Muhriz’s consent for a five-day DUN sitting beginning Nov 26. The 2027 state budget is scheduled to be tabled on Nov 27.
The latest development has put the state administration in an awkward position, with questions over how it intends to reconcile its earlier recognition of the proclamation with its current dealings with Tuanku Muhriz.
Liyana described the situation as a political reality that UMNO’s Negeri Sembilan leadership must now confront, particularly given the consequences of its earlier decisions on the government’s relationship with the royal institution.
She also cautioned against allowing political considerations to take precedence over the constitutional and customary framework governing the state’s royal institution.
“An eagle soars in the heavens. We are merely sparrows. If we have already taken the wrong path, we should not be so defiant,” she said.
At the heart of the issue is a question the state government has yet to resolve publicly: how can it seek royal consent from Tuanku Muhriz for the conduct of official state business while its earlier position on the proclamation involving his removal remains unaddressed? - November 11, 2026
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