# Negeri Sembilan monarchy dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/negeri-sembilan-monarchy-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-22T06:07:06.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. A dispute has emerged regarding the status of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) declared a proclamation concerning the ruler’s status invalid, stating it failed to comply with Article 10 of the Negeri Sembilan State Constitution 1959. The AGC clarified that the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and the State Executive Council lack the unilateral power to vacate the position. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the monarchy system will fail if it is used as a political tool or if leadership changes occur without following legal and constitutional procedures. He urged the Negeri Sembilan state government to adhere to established legal processes and customs, including the selection system involving the Undang Yang Empat and Tunku Besar Tampin. While criticizing the state administration’s decision to announce the removal of Tuanku Muhriz as disrespectful to the monarchy, Anwar noted that the federal government would not interfere in the matter. ## Claims - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim encouraged 22 Malaysian youths participating in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticized the Negeri Sembilan state administration for announcing the removal of Tuanku Muhriz from the throne. (single source) - Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim stated that the decision to remove the Yang di-Pertuan Besar was unanimously supported by the state exco. (single source) - Meetings between Anwar Ibrahim and five Chinese companies in Hangzhou could lead to RM1.17 billion in investments and thousands of jobs. (single source) - AgiBot Innovation has expressed a commitment to potentially invest RM1 billion by 2035, creating 5,000 jobs. (single source) - ZTE Corporation outlined plans for RM170 million in investments to support Malaysia's digital transformation. (single source) - Boost is collaborating with Tencent Cloud to enhance its technology infrastructure, AI development, and super app capabilities in Malaysia and Indonesia. (single source) - Anwar Ibrahim stated that the federal government will not interfere in the Negeri Sembilan throne issue, despite his criticism of the state's actions. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Anwar Ibrahim addresses Negeri Sembilan throne dispute and China investment potential Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's China visit involves high-level diplomacy, potential RM1.17 billion in investments from Chinese firms, and addressing the Negeri Sembilan throne controversy. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boost-partners-with-tencent-cloud-for-ai-and-super-app-expansion ### 2026-09-20: Anwar Ibrahim warns against political interference in Malaysian monarchy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that Malaysia's monarchy system faces failure if political interference bypasses constitutional and legal procedures, specifically regarding the leadership in Negeri Sembilan 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-warns-against-political-interference-in-royal-institution --- Cite as: Negeri Sembilan monarchy dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/negeri-sembilan-monarchy-dispute