
Malaysian police were set to question 10 former Negeri Sembilan executive council members on Monday over an alleged plot to remove the state's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, who dismissed them a week earlier for breaching their oaths of allegiance.
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Negeri Sembilan has experienced a months-long struggle over its throne, which contributed to the downfall of the previous state government and triggered a snap election in August 2026. The new administration, led by UMNO, remains in conflict with the state palace.
Ten ousted executive council members face questioning over an alleged plot to depose the state’s ruler
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Published: 12:43pm, 28 Sep 2026
Malaysian police were set to begin questioning 10 former Negeri Sembilan state officials on Monday over a disputed bid to remove the state’s long-time ruler.
It comes a week after Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir dismissed the 10 ex-members of the executive council, which serves as the state’s cabinet, for breaching their oaths of allegiance by backing his removal.
Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been locked in a months-long struggle over its throne that helped bring down the previous state government and forced a snap election in August. The new administration, led by former ruling party Umno, remains at odds with the palace.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will complete questioning of the 10 former executive council members and determine whether to press charges related to the alleged plot.
Likely · Within days
The Negeri Sembilan state government will face continued pressure to resolve the conflict with the palace to restore political stability.
Very likely · Within weeks

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