The Negeri Sembilan government does not recognise or accept any move by the former Undang of Sungai Ujong to depose the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said Mubarak Dohak no longer holds any authority or function as the Undang of Sungai Ujong.
He was lawfully removed from the post effective May 13 last year for contravening 33 customary laws.
The removal was affirmed by the state’s Dewan Keadilan dan Undang last Friday.
Action inconsistent with state constitution
Aminuddin added that Mubarak’s actions were inconsistent with Articles 10 to 12 of the Negeri Sembilan constitution.
He said the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang functions as an advisory body on matters relating to Malay customs and traditions. This includes issues concerning the appointment and removal of the four Undang Luak, as provided for under Article 16 of the state constitution.
“This includes matters pertaining to the dismissal of an Undang Luak from holding his customary title in accordance with the customs of his luak,” he said.
Role of the four Undangs
In Negeri Sembilan, the four Undangs represent the main traditional districts or luak: Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol, and Rembau.
The four Undangs are traditional territorial chiefs who play a central role in electing the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and advising on customary law under the state’s adat perpatih.
Mubarak announced the removal of Tuanku Muhriz in a press conference at Balai Sungai Ujong in Seremban yesterday.
