Negeri Sembilan’s four undang luak (territorial chieftains), tunku besar of Tampin, and Sungai Ujong’s datuk syahbandar have claimed that Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim had signed a proclamation supporting the removal of state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir from the throne.

Ismail, however, has since expressed his full support and loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz, saying he and the state government remained focused on fulfilling their responsibilities to the people and the state.