Palace Plot in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan Entangles Umno Leaders A controversy has erupted in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, pitting key leaders from the ruling party, Umno (United Malays National Organisation), against the state's monarch.
The crisis centers on allegations that Ismail Lasim, Umno's head in Negeri Sembilan and chief minister, signed a proclamation seeking the removal of Ruler Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, also Malaysia's deputy prime minister, has denied any involvement in the alleged actions.