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WED · 2026-09-23 · 05:19 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0923-113372
News/Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row
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Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row

A prolonged royal dispute in Negeri Sembilan has resulted in two men claiming the throne, creating a stalemate between the state government and the palace. With no clear legal path to resolve the conflict, Malaysians on social media are humorously proposing unconventional solutions.

Iman Muttaqin YusofSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-23 · 05:19 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row
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A prolonged royal dispute in Negeri Sembilan has resulted in two men claiming the throne, creating a stalemate between the state government and the palace. With no clear legal path to resolve the conflict, Malaysians on social media are humorously proposing unconventional solutions. These suggestions range from extreme physical challenges for the claimants, such as sleeping on nettles, to widespread spiritual healing for the entire state. The article highlights the public's engagement with the ongoing royal tussle through lighthearted online commentary.

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The state government is at odds with the palace in Negeri Sembilan.

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There are two men claiming the throne in Negeri Sembilan.

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There is no clear legal route to settle the royal fight in Negeri Sembilan.

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Malaysians on social media are offering outlandish solutions to a months-long royal tussle in Negeri Sembilan state.

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Malaysians joke their way through Negeri Sembilan royal row2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 1:19pm, 23 Sep 2026Updated: 1:20pm, 23 Sep 2026Malaysians on social media are offering increasingly outlandish solutions to a months-long royal tussle in Negeri Sembilan state, from making rival claimants sleep on a bed of nettles for a week to putting the entire state through Islamic spiritual healing.The dispute has left Negeri Sembilan with two men claiming the throne, a state government at odds with the palace and no clear legal route to settle the fight.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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