Tunku Nadzaruddin leaves Negeri Sembilan royal court after security tensions
Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar has exited Balai Undang Luak Sungei Ujong in Seremban, ending a standoff that saw police withdraw over 30 officers and state officials depart the premises. The move follows the…
Source: Sinar Harian · Kosmo Online · September 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceSEREMBAN, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar has exited Balai Undang Luak Sungei Ujong in Seremban, ending a standoff that saw police withdraw over 30 officers and state officials depart the premises.
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The move follows the cancellation of a scheduled meeting between Negeri Sembilan’s Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ismail Lasim and the Tunku, which was scrapped over security concerns.
The withdrawal of security personnel—including Undang Yang Empat, Tunku Besar Tampin, and Dato’ Shahbandar Sungei Ujong—marks the defusing of a confrontation that had seen media barred from the area. Earlier, police had cordoned off the royal court, restricting access to reporters covering the situation.
The standoff began after Ismail’s planned meeting at Galeri Diraja Tuanku Ja’afar was called off. Instead, the Menteri Besar convened Exco members and state assemblymen at a local hotel, where ADUN Gemas Ridzuan Ahmad declined comment when approached by reporters. No official explanation has been given for the cancellation or the Tunku’s departure.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions in Negeri Sembilan’s royal-state relations, which have periodically disrupted governance. While the immediate crisis appears resolved, the broader impact on state administration—particularly in Sungei Ujong—remains unclear. No further details on the Tunku’s next steps or the state government’s response have been disclosed.
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