G25 urges constitutional and legal compliance in Negri Sembilan ruler dispute

G25, a Malay-Muslim civil society organization of former civil servants, reiterated its backing of Tuanku Muhriz’s lawful status as the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, insisting that any challenge must follow the State Constitution, adat and existing law. The group warned that advocating for the ruler’s deposition is a treason offence under Section 121B of the Penal Code, carrying a mandatory 30- to 40-year sentence, and also qualifies as sedition under the 1948 Sedition Act.

G25 called on enforcement agencies, including the Attorney-General’s Chambers, to prosecute those responsible, regardless of their status. It noted that the Attorney-General’s Chambers clarified that the Menteri Besar and state executive council lack unilateral authority to remove the ruler, and that any proclamation’s validity must be settled through proper legal channels. G25 further demanded that the Menteri Besar disclose who allegedly forced him to sign the Aug 3 proclamation and justify his later reversal on Sept 16, stressing the need for transparency to preserve the rule of law.