Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan royal crisis deepens amid claims of grave disloyalty to ruler

Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan royal crisis has intensified after the state's customary council declared that six individuals involved in an attempt to depose ruler Tuanku Muhriz Munawir could be considered guilty of grave disloyalty. This ruling exacerbates a prolonged conflict over the state's unique elective monarchy, where a competing faction of traditional chiefs aims to replace Muhriz with another royal. The dispute has already contributed to the downfall of the previous state government. The customary council's decision on Monday further complicates the ongoing struggle for power within the royal institution.