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Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to upholding the royal institution and strengthening state-federal cooperation within the Unity Government framework.
Negri Sembilan BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has cautioned voters against being influenced by narratives centred on the royal institution during the upcoming 16th state elections.
Negeri Sembilan police have opened an investigation after receiving 11 reports concerning a TikTok video allegedly containing political statements referencing the state's royal institution, days before voting.
Negeri Sembilan Palace has strongly cautioned all political parties contesting the state election scheduled for August 1 to maintain a clear separation between the monarchy and campaign activities, emphasizing the institution's strict neutrality.
A political activist has been charged with sedition for allegedly publishing material linked to Negeri Sembilan royalty. The charges highlight ongoing tensions between activism and Malaysia's laws protecting royal institutions.