In the latest twist in the deepening Negeri Sembilan royal dispute, the state's Council of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Ruling Chiefs (Dewan Keadilan dan Undang) (DKU) this week served dismissal letters on three Rembau nobles.

The latest action is understood to be a continuation of the council's earlier move to oust Rembau chieftain Abdul Rahim Yasin, one of the four Undang Luak who unanimously resolved to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Negeri Sembilan's ruler in April...