BN must clarify stance on Negeri Sembilan ruler row, says Johari

Johari Ghani has urged the Barisan Nasional coalition to issue a clear statement addressing its role in the Negeri Sembilan political crisis, emphasizing that the bloc was not party to efforts to unseat the state's reigning monarch.

The Umno vice-president's remarks come as the ruling coalition faces questions over its involvement in the controversial attempt to remove Tuanku Muhriz from his position as Sultan of Negeri Sembilan.

Johari's call for transparency reflects broader concerns within Barisan Nasional about the potential reputational damage stemming from the constitutional crisis, which has drawn scrutiny from political observers and the public alike.

The statement underscores an apparent need within the coalition to establish clear boundaries between its constituent parties and the actions of individual political actors in the state, as it seeks to navigate the sensitive matter involving the royal institution.