Tensions between Negeri Sembilan’s customary institutions and Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun had another flare-up when the state government ordered the Sungai Ujong undang’s official residence and council hall to be evacuated.

The state secretary’s office issued the order yesterday via a letter, citing the Negeri Sembilan Council of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Ruling Chiefs (Dewan Keadilan dan Undang)’s purported decision to sack Mubarak Thahak as the Sungai Ujong undang.

Mubarak and...