Malaysian royalty

Negeri Sembilan royal row: Revocation of 10 exco members’ appointments official, says state gazette

The gazette was issued upon an order by the state’s ruler, Muhriz Munawir.

Bids for Malaysia’s special ‘H’ licence plate series garner record $28.6m in five days

Malaysia raised RM91.2 million in revenue over five days from the “H” vanity licence plate series, setting new records for successful bids.

Negeri Sembilan ruler sacks state exco members but chief minister says business as usual

Members of the executive council, other than the Menteri Besar, hold office at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan (in orange).

Negeri Sembilan royal row: Signing document to depose ruler an act of treason, says council

The council said the state government and all state officers shall continue to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

UMNO now backs contender to Negeri Sembilan throne in twist to royal saga

Juasseh state assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan on Aug 2.

Vivian Balakrishnan officiates opening of Singapore’s new consulate in JB; meets Malaysia’s King

Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (left) with Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the polo grounds of the Istana Pasir Pelangi.

Election sketchbook

On the trail of the Negeri Sembilan campaign

Negeri Sembilan will go to the polls on Aug 1 against the backdrop of a royal tussle and racially charged campaigning.

Chieftain dismissed, titles revoked: Negeri Sembilan palace readies to swear in next government

Yang Dipertuan Besar Muhriz Munawir is moving to ensure that a new state government can be sworn in smoothly after the Aug 1 Negeri Sembilan polls.

Senior opposition figure Rais Yatim loses Negeri Sembilan royal titles over role in palace crisis

The royal titles of Rais Yatim (pictured), a party chairman in the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition, was revoked by Negeri Sembilan state ruler Muhriz Munawir on July 30.

Two rulers, one ballot: How will Negeri Sembilan’s royal crisis sway voters?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir is greeted by supporters as he leaves Yamtuan Raden Jamek Mosque after Friday prayers in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan on July 24.

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