THE Malay Rulers today asserted that external parties should not interfere in or politicise the issue regarding the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan; instead, they have called upon all parties to prioritise a resolution grounded in the state's laws and customs.
The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, stated that any differences of opinion regarding the issue must be resolved through legitimate, authoritative, and credible channels, in the spirit of syura (consultation) and deliberation.
According to him, the resolution process must be based on the law and guided by the provisions contained in the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan 1959.
“The throne is a trust that carries immense responsibility towards the state and its people. Therefore, the spirit of kinship, social harmony, and respect for the royal institution must be upheld throughout the process of seeking a resolution,” he said in a statement today.
Syed Danial noted that the Malay Rulers have urged all parties to refrain from making statements that could cause disgrace or taking actions that risk exacerbating the situation.
He stated that the Conference of Rulers firmly calls upon external parties not to interfere in or politicise the crisis currently facing the royal institution in Negeri Sembilan.
“The issue at hand must absolutely not be turned into political fodder, a means to garner support, an opportunity to boost influence, or an arena to pursue a power struggle.
“Conflicting and irresponsible statements will only aggravate the situation, heighten tensions, confuse the public, and tarnish the dignity of the royal institution,” the statement emphasised.
He added that the public is urged not to spread unverified information or rumours, nor to be swayed by narratives that could divide society.
He called on the public to allow the authorities the space and time to discharge their duties and responsibilities with wisdom.
“The interests of Negeri Sembilan, the harmony of the people, and the dignity of the royal institution must be prioritised. In a situation like this, the best approach is to observe proper decorum, respect customs, be mindful of one’s speech, and refrain from interfering in matters that do not fall within our purview,” he said. – October 14, 2026