Who is Tunku Nadzaruddin and what is his claim to the throne?

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Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar Proclaimed 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar has been proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, a declaration made in Melaka despite an existing interim injunction from the High Court. This proclamation follows an announcement in April by four Undang and the Tunku Besar Tampin that they had appointed Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Ruler, a move supported by former Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Rais Yatim, who asserted that the process adhered to the state’s customary law (adat) and constitutional requirements.
Proclamation Ceremony Held in Melaka

The official proclamation ceremony for Tunku Nadzaruddin took place at a five-star hotel in Alor Gajah, Melaka. This event occurred on the same day that police had briefly prevented several Undang and adat leaders from accessing the Tunku Besar of Tampin's residence, where a special sitting of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) was scheduled. Rais Yatim stated that the proceedings were conducted according to state adat, followed by a royal address, and were witnessed by lawyers and adat officials.
Assertion of Constitutional and Customary Compliance

Rais Yatim maintained that the proclamation adhered to the rule of law as defined by the Constitution and fulfilled the requirements of Negeri Sembilan’s adat. He further claimed that Article 28 of the state constitution includes the Undang within the definition of the Ruler. Rais asserted that Tunku Nadzaruddin is now empowered to perform his duties as Ruler, irrespective of ongoing disputes concerning the state's royal succession.
Background of Royal Succession Dispute

The proclamation emerges amidst a significant constitutional and customary crisis in Negeri Sembilan. In April, four Undang and the Tunku Besar Tampin declared Tunku Nadzaruddin as the state's new Ruler, seeking to replace Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. However, the state government has contested this action, deeming it unconstitutional and continuing to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the legitimate Yang di-Pertuan Besar. This disagreement has led to multiple legal challenges and conflicting interpretations of customary and constitutional provisions.

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