KUALA PILAH: Hundreds of people came to join the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, as he performed Friday prayers here the day after returning from a trip abroad.
The small Masjid DiRaja Tuanku Munawir in Seri Menanti, which is being renovated, was filled to capacity, while a canopy set up outside the mosque was also full.
The state Ruler was accompanied by his sons, Tunku Besar Seri Menanti Tunku Ali Redhauddin and Tunku Panglima Besar Negri Sembilan Tunku Zain Al-’Abidin.
Also in attendance were the Undang of Sungei Ujong Muhammad Faris Johari, the Undang of Rembau Hassan Ab Hamid, State Secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and state police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.
Dressed in a light magenta baju Melayu, the Ruler warmly greeted congregants upon entering the mosque.
Following the prayers, Tuanku Muhriz and the princes distributed donations to local children, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Chants of “Daulat Tuanku” and “arrest the traitors” were heard as he boarded his official car to leave. Some of the congregants also put up banners urging the authorities to act against those who had attempted to undermine his position.
Sekretariat Taat Setia dan Sokong DYMM Tuanku Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negri Sembilan ke-11 chief Prof Mohd Aluwi Sari also presented a memorandum to Tuanku Muhriz, pledging the group’s unwavering loyalty to the state Ruler.
He urged the authorities to investigate social media allegations targeting the royal institution, the Undang (ruling chiefs), and Negri Sembilan’s customary law structures.
“We hope the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU), alongside the authorities and state government, can provide an explanation based on official records regarding the disputed customary matters.
“The people of Negri Sembilan have a right to know,” he added.
Prof Mohd Aluwi emphasised that the secretariat’s stance was clear, which was to uphold the royal institution, defend the Constitution, preserve Adat Perpatih (customary laws), enforce the rule of law, and maintain peace and harmony.
DCP Alzafny said the police’s priority was to maintain public order.
“We have tightened security in every area following recent developments,” he said while advising the public to be patient.
