KUALA LUMPUR – Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir will not attend the upcoming Conference of Rulers meeting as he intends to focus on state matters, particularly the ceremony concerning the appointment of the Undang of Jelebu.
In a statement today, Istana Negeri Sembilan Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali said Tuanku Muhriz had decided to remain in the state to attend to the matter.
Azizi also clarified that attendance at the Conference of Rulers did not require an invitation, following media reports claiming that Tuanku Muhriz had received one.
“Referring to media reports today stating that Tuanku Muhriz had received an invitation to attend the Conference of Rulers Meeting, Istana Negeri Sembilan wishes to clarify that no invitation is required to attend the meeting.
“His Royal Highness also did not receive any letter or invitation from the Sultan of Perak, who will chair the meeting, to attend the pre-council meeting,” he said.
He added that Istana Negeri Sembilan had not issued any statement on the matter to any party or media organisation before today.
The 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting is scheduled to take place at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 14 to 15. – October 12, 2026