SEREMBAN: The former Undang of Jelebu, Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad shared copies of a document supposedly signed by Mentri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim on the removal of state Ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Maarof claimed Ismail had signed the proclamation during a meeting with several other individuals, including former ruling chiefs at Istana Laguna Biru on Aug 3.
"We hope the state secretary and the administration will abide by the proclamation on Tuanku Muhriz's removal.
"We, the Undang Yang Empat would also like to state that Tuanku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar has been chosen as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar on April 19, 2026," he said on Tuesday (Sept 8).
Also present at the press conference were the Undang of Johol Datuk Mohammed Abdullah and former Undang of Rembau Abdul Rahim Yasin.
Both Maarof and Abdul Rahim are challenging their own removal as Undang.
On Sept 6, Ismail pledged his loyalty to state Ruler Tuanku Muhriz, emphasising that he remains focused on carrying out his duties for the benefit of the people and the state.
In a brief statement, Ismail had said he was aware of a Sept 5 media statement issued by the "Undang Yang Empat" but his administration and he remained loyal and firmly supported Tuanku Muhriz as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
"I note the media statement of the YTM Undang Yang Empat dated Sept 5, 2026.
"Whatever the views of the Undang Yang Empat, it is their right.
"My focus now is to carry out my duties and responsibilities as Mentri Besar of Negeri Sembilan for the benefit of the people and the state," he said.
