Negeri Sembilan government declines to gazette disputed April 19 proclamation

The Negeri Sembilan government announced it will not proceed with gazetting or enforcing the proclamation issued on April 19, 2026 regarding the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar. The State Secretary's office explained that this stance aligns with the Attorney General's Chambers' view that the proclamation is invalid and unconstitutional under Article 10 of the 1959 state constitution. It further clarified that the State Executive Council members lack any jurisdiction or power to declare the proclamation effective.

After remarks by Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim about plans to gazette the decree, the administration referred the issue to the State Legal Adviser to ensure compliance with current law. The Attorney General's Chambers reiterated that the proclamation cannot depose or render the Yang Dipertuan Besar's office vacant. The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang also affirmed that Tuanku Muhriz continues as the rightful Yang Dipertuan Besar and its chairman.