Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the recognised Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan on June 5, urging any disputes to be resolved through constitutional and legal means without causing public anxiety [1, 2, 3, 4]. He described the proclamation of a rival claimant, Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar, as unlawful and damaging to the monarchy’s dignity.
A video and report showed Tunku Nadzaruddin proclaimed as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar at a hotel in Melaka by certain Undang members and the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU), sparking controversy [2, 3, 4]. Former Mentri Besar Tan Sri Rais Yatim said the ceremony followed state adat and a royal address, adding that Nadzaruddin was free to carry out royal duties despite issues [4]. However, Anwar Ibrahim said "the declaration was still made at a hotel, which I believe also affects the image and identity of the monarchy when such matters are conducted on hotel premises" [3].
Anwar warned that any attempt to remove a ruler "would have very significant implications for the country and its stability" and stressed that challenges must proceed through proper channels [1, 2, 3, 4]. The government has taken the dispute seriously and communicated concerns to parties involved [1, 2, 3, 4].
On the same day, the Negeri Sembilan Legislative Assembly was dissolved with Tuanku Muhriz’s consent to pave the way for a state election [3]. Tuanku Muhriz performed Friday prayers at Masjid Kariah Gunung Pasir in Seri Menanti and later met more than 500 members of the public for a luncheon [5].
The Seremban High Court granted an ad interim injunction to stop a planned special sitting of the DKU and preserve the current status quo amid the crisis [2, 4].
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated, "As things stand, we continue to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan and urge that any differing views be pursued through lawful constitutional processes without causing unnecessary public anxiety" [2].
