MB, EXCO to meet Tunku Nadzaruddin tomorrow
Seremban – A meeting scheduled for this morning between Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim, members of his Executive Council (EXCO) and Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar was called off after organisers received…
Source: Berita Harian · Malaysiakini · Sinar Harian · Harian Metro · September 23, 2026 at 11:02 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceSEREMBAN, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
Seremban – A meeting scheduled for this morning between Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim, members of his Executive Council (EXCO) and Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar was called off after organisers received safety advice from authorities, Malaysiakini reported on 23 September 2026.
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The cancellation comes as the state’s political landscape remains unsettled following a protracted dispute over the legitimacy of the Yang di‑Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and the standing of the state EXCO. The episode adds another layer of uncertainty to the governance environment that has been under close observation since the royal succession controversy erupted earlier this year.
According to the source cited by Malaysiakini, the decision to abort the gathering at the Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja’afar was taken after the organisers were advised by the relevant authorities that security considerations made the event untenable. “Pertemuan hari ini dibatalkan atas faktor keselamatan selepas mendapat nasihat pihak berkuasa,” the source said.
A lawyer representing Tunku Nadzaruddin and the Undang Yang Empat, Emirul Sarifudin Nor Azmi, added that the royal party was effectively trapped at the Balai Undang Sungai Ujong after police cordoned the premises. “Undang Yang Empat dan Tuanku ada di Balai Undang Sungai Ujong. Balai Undang Sungai Ujong dikepung oleh polis,” he told Malaysiakini. Malaysiakini’s own probe found the hall under tight police control, with journalists barred from approaching the site.
The meeting had originally been slated for 0900 hours at the Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja’afar as a “sesi suai kenal” intended to cement ties between the Menteri Besar, his EXCO and Tunku Nadzaruddin, who claims to be the rightful Yang di‑Pertuan Besar.
In addition to the ten‑member EXCO, the Speaker of the Negeri Sembilan Legislative Assembly, Awaludin Said, and several state assemblymen from both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Negara (PN) arrived at the venue around 0800 hours. Police presence was noted at the main entrance and within the gallery grounds, and Undang Luak Jelebu, Maarof Mat Rashad, was also in attendance.
When the safety advisory was issued, Ismail’s entourage withdrew from the gallery and reconvened at a nearby hotel. The substitute session lasted roughly an hour and was conducted over breakfast. Earlier, a solidarity gathering had been scheduled to begin at 0830 hours at the same gallery as a show of support for Tuanku Muhriz and Tuanku Munawir, but no such assembly materialised; the area remained calm and under police supervision.
Around midday, a Rolls‑Royce was observed departing the venue, and media later confirmed that Tunku Nadzaruddin had left the premises.
The aborted meeting unfolded against the backdrop of an ongoing constitutional impasse. The Menteri Besar has repeatedly asserted that the ten‑member EXCO remains valid and will continue to discharge its duties despite Tuanku Muhriz’s decision to cancel their appointment. In a related development, the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) rejected the state government’s attempt to suspend the State Secretary, Mohd Zafir Ibrahim, and the State Legal Adviser, Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal.
The AGC clarified that appointments and suspensions of those positions fall within the jurisdiction of the relevant service commissions, not the state executive.
State police had earlier warned of heightened security measures across Negeri Sembilan, a reminder of the tense atmosphere that has accompanied the royal succession dispute. The combination of police‑enforced restrictions, the cancellation of high‑profile engagements and the legal contest over senior civil‑service appointments underscores the fragility of the administrative framework in the state.
While the source material does not detail economic repercussions, the continuity of the EXCO and the legal standing of senior officials are central to the implementation of state‑level policies and projects that affect businesses operating in the region.
The next steps appear to involve the EXCO proceeding with its agenda from the hotel venue while the AGC’s position on civil‑service suspensions remains in force. Observers will be watching for any further security advisories or legal challenges that could influence the scheduling of future engagements between the state government and the royal household.
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