What powers do Mubarak Thahak, Abdul Rahim Yasin, and Maarof Mat Rashad no longer possess?

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Mubarak Thahak, Abdul Rahim Yasin, and Maarof Mat Rashad No Longer Possess Legal Authority Under Article X of the State Constitution

Mubarak Thahak, Abdul Rahim Yasin, and Maarof Mat Rashad have been declared by the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) as individuals who either never lawfully held or have ceased to hold the positions of Undang for Sungei Ujong, Rembau, and Jelebu, respectively. Consequently, they do not possess any legal authority to exercise powers under Article X of the state constitution. These declarations stem from decisions made by the DKU on July 31, 2026, which formally recognized new appointments while invalidating the claims of others.
Invalidation of Claims to Undang Positions

The DKU's ruling explicitly states that Mubarak Thahak, Abdul Rahim Yasin, and Maarof Mat Rashad are no longer vested with any authority derived from Article X of the state constitution. This is a direct consequence of the DKU's determination that they did not legitimately hold their claimed positions as Undang. The council, chaired by Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, convened with a full quorum as required by the Negeri Sembilan Constitution 1959 to arrive at these conclusions.
Formal Recognition of New Undang Appointments

During the same DKU sitting on July 31, 2026, Muhammad Faris Johari was formally recognized as the Undang Luak Sungei Ujong. Additionally, Raja Hassan Ab Hamid's appointment as Undang Luak Rembau was affirmed under the customary adat. The DKU also acknowledged that the position of Undang for Sungei Ujong is currently vacant following the removal of Datuk Seri Badarudin Abdul Khalid, effective July 30, 2026, with the process for appointing a successor still ongoing.
Dismissal of Maarof Mat Rashad and Voided Actions

In Jelebu, Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad was dismissed as the 16th Undang Luak Jelebu, with this decision taking effect from May 31, 2023. This dismissal was based on breaches of adat, as unanimously decided by the Waris Berundang from the three perut: Kemin Teriang, Kemin Beringin, and Kemin Bemban. As a result, all actions undertaken by Maarof Mat Rashad after May 31, 2023, have been deemed invalid, and his use of the Darjah Tertinggi Negeri Sembilan (DTNS) is considered void, with the state government instructed to act accordingly.
Unconstitutional Public Announcement Declared Void

Furthermore, the DKU ruled a public announcement dated April 19, 2026, to be unconstitutional and in violation of Article X of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution. This ruling renders the announcement null and without effect. The DKU Secretary issued a statement on August 1, 2026, detailing these decisions which confirm two Undang appointments and invalidate the claims of three other individuals.

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