Anak Nogori Weekly Round-Up (28 September-4 October, 2026)

The DKU issued a 17 page statement, UMNO demanded the 17 April minutes and the signatories issued new statements against Tuanku Muhriz.

Oct 05, 2026

What happened last week

28 September 2026, Mon: The ten former State Executive Council (EXCO) members whose appointments Tuanku Muhriz revoked on 20 September gave statements to Bukit Aman police, who are investigating on the basis of several police reports (Malay Mail, 28 September 2026).

Mohd Asna Amin, the assemblyman for Lenggeng, said he answered more than 60 questions in about half an hour, while Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa, the assemblyman for Serting, said his session took about two hours (Utusan Malaysia, 28 September 2026).

The State Secretary’s office instructed the ten to return their official cars (Bernama, 28 September 2026).

29 September 2026, Tues: Ismail Lasim had a three-hour audience with Tuanku Muhriz, attended by the Undangs of Luak Sungei Ujong and Luak Rembau and the state police chief (Malay Mail, 29 September 2026). Bernama reported that his car left by the back gate (Bernama, 29 September 2026). Neither side has said what was discussed.

30 September 2026, Wed: Aminuddin Harun, PKR Negeri Sembilan chairman and former Menteri Besar, called for a quick end to the impasse, warning that stalled land approvals and vacant EXCO posts could weaken investor confidence (Malay Mail, 30 September 2026).

30 September 2026, Wed: UMNO Negeri Sembilan information chief Muhammad Sufian Maradzi replied that the crisis began at the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) sitting of 17 April, which acknowledged the removal of ex-Undang Mubarak Dohak, and asked why its minutes were never produced (Malaysiakini, 30 September 2026, The Star, 30 September 2026).

Aminuddin responded, stating that the minutes have not been confirmed and are classified and can be released only by the DKU. Access to its minutes is the subject of an originating summons that Mubarak and five others filed at the Seremban High Court on 5 May, and that case is still before the court (Malaysiakini, 30 September 2026, Free Malaysia Today, 5 May 2026)

2 October 2026, Fri: The Undang of Luak Johol, the removed Undangs Maarof Mat Rashad and Abdul Rahim Yasin, Mubarak and the Tunku Besar Tampin issued yet another statement; this time, a 12-page statement justifying the 19 April declaration. It alleges that Tuanku Muhriz interfered in Luak affairs in breach of an 1898 treaty, and urges the State Secretary and civil servants to recognise his removal (Malaysiakini, 2 October 2026, Free Malaysia Today, 2 October 2026). Read a full English translation of the “Undang” statement. Our X account has also posted a response, highlighting inaccuracies in their statement.

3 October 2026, Sat: A letter dated 30 September, in Tunku Nadzaruddin’s name and with the same five signatures, circulated asking the Chief Secretary to the Government to withdraw State Secretary Mohd Zafir Ibrahim’s posting. It objects to the 24 September gazette revoking the EXCO, and asks that federal officers process no instrument in the Ruler’s name without the signatories’ authentication (The Vibes, 3 October 2026).

4 October 2026, Sun: In a 17-page official statement, the DKU said Tuanku Muhriz remains Yang di-Pertuan Besar and that no “full and complete enquiry” under Article 10 ever took place. It rejected the 2 October claims of interference in Luak affairs, and restated the official position of each Undang office: Mubarak and Maarof have been removed, and Abdul Rahim Yasin’s appointment was never completed. The DKU described the 30 September letters as derhaka (treason against the Ruler) that may give rise to an offence under the Penal Code, and asked the police and the Attorney General’s Chambers to investigate. Read a full English translation of the DKU statement.

Commentary worth reading

Pemerintah N Sembilan bertindak dalam bidang kuasa batal lantikan exco, kata bekas hakim, Hishamudin Yunus: A former judge told Free Malaysia Today that Tuanku Muhriz acted within his powers in revoking the ten EXCO appointments, a view that aligns with the Attorney General’s of 26 September (Free Malaysia Today, 1 October 2026).

Prolonged Negeri crisis could potentially crack monarchical institution, Murray Hunter: Murray Hunter reads the crisis as a test of the moral line Tuanku Muhriz drew in his January speech, that tolerance of corruption and disregard for the rule of law corrode a just society. He argues that every month without mediation or an authoritative ruling widens the cracks in the monarchy, and that institutions which stay silent will be judged alongside the claimants and politicians (The Vibes, 2 October 2026).

Malaysian State’s Royal Crisis Complicates UMNO’s Comeback: Bloomberg looks at how the crisis complicates UMNO’s electoral comeback. “UMNO underestimated the intensity of the crisis, and its actions since August have both escalated the crisis and put the party in the spotlight for blame” (Bloomberg, 2 October 2026).

Has BN the moral authority to govern Negeri Sembilan? Senior journalist Minderjeet Kaur at Free Malaysia Today opinion piece asks whether BN has the moral authority to govern Negeri Sembilan. “The reality is stark. BN, despite its numbers, has no clear path to government and stability. In any case, Negeri Sembilan’s people deserve better” (Free Malaysia Today, 3 October 2026).

What we are watching for

7 October 2026: Judicial review WA-25-201-07/2026 returns before Judge Norliza Othman.

19 October 2026: The Court of Appeal hears the appeal by Mubarak and five others against leave for contempt proceedings.

27 October 2026: Rais Yatim’s sedition case returns for mention.

Whether the police and the Attorney General’s Chambers act on the DKU’s 4 October request to investigate the signatories of the 30 September letters for possible offences under the Penal Code.

New posts written by this publication last week

Updated: What is Article 22 of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959? - Article 22 states that minutes shall be kept at all DKU meetings, and each meeting shall confirm the minutes of the last preceding meeting. Our article has been updated to updated to point out inaccuracies in UMNO's 30 September statement on the 17 April minutes.

Joint “Undang Yang Empat” and Tunku Besar Tampin Media Statement, 2 October 2026. A full English translation of the 12 page media statement released by the “Undang Yang Empat” and the Tunku Besar Tampin.

DKU Official Statement, 4 October 2026 - a full English translation of the 17 page document.

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