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Senior Umno figures deny links to meeting over Negri Sembilan ruler controversy
Two prominent members of the ruling United Malays National Organisation have denied attending a gathering allegedly connected to efforts to remove Negri Sembilan's Sultan Muhammad V. The denials come amid mounting scrutiny over the purported political manoeuvre.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Two senior Umno politicians have firmly rejected claims they participated in a meeting reportedly tied to an alleged scheme involving Negri Sembilan's reigning monarch, intensifying questions about the mysterious gathering.
The pair's categorical denials mark the latest development in a controversy that has drawn attention to internal power dynamics within Malaysia's ruling coalition. Sources have suggested the meeting was held to discuss moves against the state's ruler, but details remain sparse and the full scope of the alleged plan unclear.
The controversy has prompted broader calls for transparency, with observers questioning whether the matter will face formal investigation. Neither the individuals nor officials overseeing the matter have provided comprehensive public statements addressing the complete circumstances surrounding the alleged meeting.
Negri Sembilan, a key component of Malaysia's federal structure, has witnessed mounting political activity in recent weeks. The situation underscores ongoing tensions within Umno as the party navigates its position as anchor of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.