RATHER than spending time hurling accusations at DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook, UMNO would be more progressive to seek forgiveness from the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, for the crisis its own actions sparked.
In a joint statement, four DAP Members of Parliament reminded UMNO of a plot orchestrated by the "blue party" itself to remove Tuanku Muhriz from the throne, an act that incurred his royal displeasure.
According to them, this betrayal of the royal institution cannot be erased from history, even though the UMNO Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan eventually performed a U-turn and once again recognised Tuanku Muhriz as the legitimate Yang di-Pertuan Besar.
They described the act of challenging the position of a Malay Ruler as a grave matter that cannot be taken lightly.
“Instead of busying themselves with accusations against Loke, it would be better for the UMNO leadership to first seek forgiveness from Tuanku Muhriz and take responsibility for resolving the crisis that arose from their own actions.
“The act of challenging the position of, and attempting to topple, one of the Malay Rulers is an extremely serious matter.
“Such actions, which show no respect for the rule of law, constitute a form of treason that cannot be taken lightly,” the joint statement read.
The statement was issued by the Member of Parliament for Bangi, Syahredzan Johan; the MP for Bentong, Young Shefura Othman; Senator Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali; and MP for Bukit Bendera, Syerleena Abdul Rashid.
They stated that it is obvious who is truly challenging the sovereignty of the institution of the Malay Rulers, given the highly insolent manner in which an attempt was made to oust a state ruler.
Furthermore, to this day, UMNO has yet to come forward to seek forgiveness from Tuanku Muhriz regarding its involvement in the plot.
In a related development, the DAP has defended Loke’s decision to resign, stating that the move reflects respect for the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, while simultaneously upholding his own political principles.
“Loke’s resignation signifies his respect for the position of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as enshrined in the Constitution, while simultaneously upholding his political principles,” the statement read.
“Respecting the institution of the Malay Rulers is not a matter of who is the loudest in accusing others; rather, it is a matter of who genuinely respects the Constitution and the rule of law,” it added. – November 12, 2026
