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Lawyer challenges Negeri Sembilan MB's duress claim over proclamation
A legal representative for disputed chieftains has contested the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar's assertion that he was coerced into signing a contentious document, characterizing the allegation as a belated defense.
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The attorney representing the disputed chieftains has dismissed claims made by the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar that he was forced to sign a proclamation under duress, arguing that the duress defense was raised only after the fact.
The lawyer contended that the sudden invocation of coercion lacks credibility, suggesting instead that the assertion emerged as an afterthought once the document's implications came under scrutiny. The dispute centers on a proclamation whose signing has become a point of contention between state leadership and the chieftains' representatives.
The conflicting accounts underscore the escalating legal and political tensions surrounding the document's validity and the circumstances under which it was executed. The chieftains' legal team has indicated their readiness to contest the duress narrative through appropriate legal channels.
The matter remains under examination as both parties maintain their respective positions on the document's authenticity and the conditions surrounding its signature.