DAP calls on Umno to apologise to Negeri Sembilan ruler

Democratic Action Party representatives have escalated calls for Umno to issue a formal apology to Tuanku Muhriz, the Negeri Sembilan ruler, following allegations of a scheme to remove him from office. The party's lawmakers contended that any involvement by Umno in such a plot represents a more serious threat to the institution of Malay rulers than other recent political incidents. This stance positions the DAP as defenders of royal prerogatives at a time when Malaysia's constitutional monarchy faces scrutiny from various quarters. The allegations, which have not been independently verified, centre on claims that senior Umno figures may have been complicit in attempts to destabilise the state's leadership. The DAP's intervention adds pressure on Umno to respond to the accusations and clarify its position regarding the Negeri Sembilan royal household. The matter reflects ongoing tensions within Malaysia's political establishment over the role and protection of the monarchy, an institution traditionally championed by Umno.