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Tuanku Muhriz: Customs must be upheld within proper legal frameworks
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan has stressed that traditional customs cannot be justified through rule-breaking or circumventing established procedures. Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir emphasized the importance of maintaining customs while adhering to proper legal and constitutional boundaries.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, has underscored that cultural traditions and customs must be preserved within the framework of established rules and regulations.
In remarks made today, the royal figure stressed that defending or promoting customs cannot come at the expense of breaching rules or procedures that exist to maintain order and fairness in society. The statement reflects a broader sentiment about balancing respect for heritage with adherence to governance structures.
Tuanku Muhriz's comments underscore the ongoing conversation in Malaysia about how traditional practices can coexist with modern administrative and legal frameworks. The emphasis on maintaining both customs and proper procedures is viewed as essential to ensuring that cultural preservation does not undermine institutional integrity.
The remarks come amid broader discussions about governance, cultural practices, and constitutional propriety in the country. Officials and community leaders have increasingly stressed the need for nuanced approaches that honour tradition while upholding the rule of law and established institutional processes.