A meeting of Malaysia's Conference of Rulers was cancelled due to concerns over recognizing a contested succession in Negeri Sembilan. The dispute centers on Tuanku Muhriz Munawir, whose removal as state ruler was disputed by territorial chieftains.
Barisan Nasional (BN) has declared it secured a simple majority to form a new state administration in Negeri Sembilan by teaming up with five opposition Perikatan Nasional assemblymen, giving them 19 seats in the 36-member assembly. The move creates a crisis for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition government, ahead of a national poll due in less than two years.
Negeri Sembilan state government faces collapse after Umno withdrew support for Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun, leaving his administration two seats short of a majority in the 36-seat assembly. The political crisis exposes fragile ties within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition ahead of national elections due in less than two years.
Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar has been named the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, a state unique in Malaysia for its elected monarchy system governed by the Undang territorial chiefs.
