The PH chairman says issues involving Negeri Sembilan’s royal institution must not be politicised during the state election campaign.
Speaking at the unveiling of PH’s candidates tonight, Anwar said the ongoing royal dispute has no place in electoral politics and the existing constitutional system in Negeri Sembilan must be respected.
“I have never rejected the legal provisions governing Negeri Sembilan, including the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, the four undangs and the Tunku Besar of Tampin. I do not want there to be any confusion over this.”
The PKR president added PH had agreed that neither the Yang di-Pertuan Besar nor the five nobles should be drawn into the election campaign.
“I want to advise my friends from other parties to not use this issue because it is not relevant to the election.
“It is not because I am worried or afraid, but because it is our duty to defend the monarchy and the Federal Constitution. Once we turn it into political controversy, there will be no end to it.
“I also want to remind everyone that there are laws governing such matters. Do not violate the principles of the constitution,” said Anwar.
The royal crisis in Negeri Sembilan was sparked on April 19 by former Sungei Ujong undang Mubarak Dohak and the three other undangs claiming that Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir had been removed as Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun’s state government rejected the declaration, saying Mubarak himself had been removed from his post earlier.
The crisis turned political after all 14 Umno assemblymen withdrew support for Aminuddin, citing his handling of the royal dispute.
The Negeri Sembilan assembly was dissolved on June 5, paving the way for the 16th state election to be held.
Nominations for the state polls will take place this Saturday, while polling day is set for Aug 1. Federal allies BN and PH are expected to clash in all 36 seats. - FMT
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