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Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to preserving the state's royal institution and customs while maintaining cooperation with the federal government as part of the Unity Government coalition.
The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan has revoked two state honours previously bestowed on Tan Sri Dr Mohd Rais Yatim, the former Menteri Besar, to protect the dignity of the Royal Institution.
Negeri Sembilan police have launched an investigation after receiving 11 reports concerning a TikTok video allegedly containing political statements touching on the state's royal institution, just days before Saturday's state election.
Negeri Sembilan's royal household has cautioned political parties contesting the 16th state election to refrain from invoking the monarchy in their campaign activities, reaffirming the institution's strict neutrality.
Police have remanded a 52-year-old man for two days to investigate allegations of insulting social media posts targeting the Negri Sembilan royal institution, marking another case involving online commentary about Malaysia's monarchy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all political parties contesting Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election to refrain from dragging the royal institution into campaign discourse, emphasising the need to maintain respect for constitutional monarchy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all political parties to keep the royal institution separate from the Negri Sembilan state election, warning against using the monarchy for political gain.