Meeting between Negeri Sembilan MB, former excos and Tunku Nadzaruddin cancelled

A meeting between Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Ismail Lasim and his former executive council members with Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar has been cancelled.

Quoting a source, Sinar Harian said the meeting, which was scheduled to be held at 9am, was called off due to “security concerns”.

It was reported yesterday that the meeting was intended to be an “ice-breaking” session and to build rapport between Tunku Nadzaruddin, Ismail and the former exco members.

The four purported undangs, Tunku Besar of Tampin, and Shahbandar of Sungai Ujong were also expected to attend.

The development comes amid a constitutional crisis in the state.

On Sept 17, the Attorney‑General’s Chambers (AGC) rejected a proclamation purporting to remove Yang Dipertuan Besar, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as state ruler, along with a subsequent announcement by the state executive council affirming it.

The AGC said the proclamation was invalid, and that the menteri besar and exco members had no unilateral power to remove the state ruler.

On Sept 20, Tuanku Muhriz revoked the appointments of 10 executive council members, citing breaches of their oaths of office. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was granted an audience with him the following day.