It was business as usual for Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, as he officiated the first state legislative assembly meeting of the year.

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar, who is under pressure from the state’s four ruling chieftains - the Undang Yang Empat - to resign, addressed those with positions and internet users in his speech.

“I wish to raise a matter that is...