Malaysian royalty

Najib house arrest could raise wrongful detention issue, says Malaysian Home Minister

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that he was not suggesting the ministry opposed the Pardons Board’s decision or the Malaysian King’s exercise of constitutional powers.

Malaysian King’s warning raises stakes as Najib’s house arrest remains in legal limbo

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s Kuala Lumpur residence, pictured on Nov 6. A legal dispute over two corruption sentences complicates Najib’s move home.

Execute Royal Decree on Najib’s house arrest without selective approach: Malaysian opposition leader

Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said safeguarding the dignity of the Royal Institution is a constitutional duty rather than a political choice.

Malaysia’s AGC denies defying King, seeks court clarity on Najib’s house arrest to avoid legal conflict

A Royal Malaysia Police officer guards the entrance to the house of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 6. Malaysia’s AGC said that its decision to seek judicial clarification regarding Najib’s house arrest is aimed at preventing legal conflicts between overlapping court orders and sentences.

UMNO demands immediate house arrest for Malaysia ex-PM Najib following King’s decree

A prison vehicle arrives at the entrance of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 6.

Malaysia’s King affirms royal prerogative on Najib’s house arrest, warns against questioning order

The statement comes amid developments surrounding the implementation of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house arrest.

UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.

Malaysian King buys stake in miner expanding into rare earths

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bought 2.25% of the firm’s issued shares from its managing director Pek Kok Sam at $0.425 per share.

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

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