Did police actions prevent the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang meeting?

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Police Action and the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Meeting

Police actions on June 5 did prevent the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) from convening its special sitting as originally scheduled in Tampin. While police initially barred several Undang and adat leaders from entering the official residence of the Tunku Besar of Tampin where the meeting was to take place, they were eventually allowed in. However, the delay and initial obstruction are presented as a factor contributing to the subsequent proclamation of Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan occurring in Melaka instead.
Initial Obstruction of Access

Earlier on June 5, police briefly prevented several Undang from entering the Tunku Besar Tampin’s residence. This action occurred for a special DKU sitting that had been planned for that day. Tensions reportedly rose at the main gate before the Undang were eventually permitted entry.
Proclamation Held in Melaka

Following the events in Tampin, the proclamation of Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan took place in Melaka. This ceremony was held at a hotel in Alor Gajah, occurring hours after the initial police obstruction at the Tampin residence.
Claims of Adherence to Customary Law

Tan Sri Rais Yatim stated that the proclamation process in Melaka was carried out according to the state’s adat (customary law) and was followed by a royal address. He indicated that lawyers and adat officials were present as witnesses and that the proceedings utilised scripts prepared by experts in Negeri Sembilan customary law. Rais asserted that the rule of law, in accordance with the Constitution and Adat, had been fulfilled.
Ongoing Royal Succession Dispute

The events unfold against a backdrop of a significant constitutional and customary crisis in Negeri Sembilan. This dispute began in April when four Undang and the Tunku Besar Tampin announced the appointment of Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Ruler and sought the removal of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The state government, however, has rejected this move as unconstitutional and continues to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the lawful Yang di-Pertuan Besar. This has led to multiple court actions and competing interpretations of the state's constitutional provisions and customary laws.

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