KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a firm stand against interfering in matters surrounding the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, declaring that any dispute involving the royal institution must strictly follow the law and the Constitution.
Addressing the audience at the Sebarkan Salam dan Pendang Berselawat programme on Friday night, Anwar warned against arbitrary actions targeting the Malay Rulers, cautioning that bypassing constitutional protocols threatens the very core of Malaysia’s constitutional monarchy.
“I said I am not interfering. What am I interfering in? The Undangs made a decision. There are parties supporting them and giving their views, and there is no problem with that. I do not want to interfere,” Anwar asserted.
“But even with the Undang, which is valid, which is invalid? Decide and resolve that.”
Unilateral action threatens royal system
Emphasizing the legal boundaries surrounding the monarchy, the Prime Minister insisted that removing or deposing a Ruler is not a matter to be taken lightly or handled casually outside established legal processes.
“Discuss it amicably. I do not agree with overthrowing a Ruler so easily. Our system cannot work that way, which is why the Constitution is very clear,” he cautioned.
Anwar reminded the public that executive power has explicit constitutional limits, restricting both the Prime Minister and the Cabinet from unilaterally altering foundational safeguards.
“The Prime Minister is the chief executive administering the country. What is his limit? He cannot amend the Constitution regarding Islam, the Malay language, the rights of all Malays and the Rulers,” Anwar clarified, adding that these principles must be fiercely defended to prevent the erosion of the royal system.
Unity above political friction
Warning against letting political animosity drive reckless precedents, Anwar stressed that the survival of the constitutional monarchy relies on national consensus and respect for the rule of law.
“If we can bring down a Ruler so easily, the royal system will cease to exist in our country. But I understand the people, especially the Malays, and many Malaysians, including the Chinese and Indians, also do not want this system to be threatened,” he said.
He urged Malaysians not to let political division cloud their judgement on foundational national institutions.
“If we, as Malays, are divided even over the Malay Rulers as a pillar of our system, how can we expect others to respect us? This is our problem, because hatred, anger and differences of opinion have caused us to lose our judgement and our senses,” he cautioned.
During the event, Anwar also announced a immediate RM2.8 million allocation to restore essential infrastructure across 14 Islamic educational institutions in Kedah. – September 26, 2026