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Negeri Sembilan court declares Sept 5 document treasonous, Tuanku Muhriz upheld
The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang has ruled that a document signed by six individuals constitutes treason. The court's decision affirms Tuanku Muhriz's position as Yang di-Pertuan Besar of the state.
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SEREMBAN — The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) of Negeri Sembilan has determined that a document signed by six individuals on September 5 is treasonous in nature, according to proceedings concluded on Thursday. The court's ruling comes after judicial review of the disputed document, which had raised questions about the state's leadership structure. The decision effectively upholds Tuanku Muhriz's continued tenure as Yang di-Pertuan Besar, resolving the constitutional matter that prompted the legal challenge. The DKU found that the signatories' actions violated fundamental principles governing the state's governance and the institution of the ruler. Legal experts noted that the court's determination sets a significant precedent regarding constitutional obligations in Negeri Sembilan. The outcome brings closure to a period of uncertainty that had gripped the state's political establishment.