00:02In the latest development in Negeri Sembilan's royal succession,
00:06the young Dipertuan Besar has officially proclaimed his second son to a key hereditary title.
00:12Tuanku Muhriz, Tuanku Munawir on Thursday proclaimed Tunku Zain Al-Abidin
00:17as the holder of the hereditary title of Putera Yang Empat,
00:21Tunku Panglima Besar of Negeri Sembilan, with immediate effect.
00:25The proclamation ceremony was held at the Balairong Seri,
00:28Istana Besar Seri Menanti, attended by members of the royal family,
00:34Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, and heads of state departments.
00:39The proclamation fills the vacancy left by Tunku Datuk Seri Nazaruddin Tuanku Jaafar,
00:44who relinquished the title following his unsuccessful attempt on June 5
00:48to claim the position of the 12th Young Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan,
00:53a move deemed invalid under the state's constitution, laws, and customs.
00:58The royal household comptroller, Datuk Azizi Muhammad Ali,
01:02said Tuanku Muhriz expressed confidence that Tunku Zain will play an important role
01:07in upholding the sovereignty of the royal institution of Negeri Sembilan
01:11and safeguarding the interests of the people and the state.
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