EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 9 MIN
Ex-MB - N Sembilan chieftains sacking of ruler valid; Two remanded over zakat fund case
from Malaysiakini · host Malaysiakini
KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Negeri Sembilan’s Undang Yang Empat’s move to depose Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang di-Pertuan Besar is valid, opined former menteri besar Rais Yatim.However, Rais, who is also a scholar of adat perpatih - the Minangkabau customary law - suggested that the royal crisis be resolved amicably so as not to tarnish the customs and the names of any quarter.He explained that the chieftains or undangs of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Rembau, and Johol - who hold the power to appoint the Yang di-Pertuan Besar - also have the right to depose the state ruler under Article 10 of the Negeri Sembilan constitution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, two individuals, including the deputy chairperson of a non-governmental organisation, have been remanded for four days, from today.This is to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of about RM230 million in zakat funds.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Negeri Sembilan’s Undang Yang Empat’s move to depose Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang di-Pertuan Besar is valid, opined former menteri besar Rais Yatim.However, Rais, who is also a scholar of adat perpatih - the Minangkabau customary law - suggested that the royal crisis be resolved amicably so as not to tarnish the customs and the names of any quarter.He explained that the chieftains or undangs of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Rembau, and Johol - who hold the power to appoint the Yang di-Pertuan Besar - also have the right to depose the state ruler under Article 10 of the Negeri Sembilan constitution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, two individuals, including the deputy chairperson of a non-governmental organisation, have been remanded for four days, from today.This is to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of about RM230 million in zakat funds.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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