KUALA PILAH, Oct 14 — Disputes over royal succession in Negeri Sembilan must be resolved in accordance with adat or customary law and legal provisions, rather than personal interests, Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir said today.

His Royal Highness stressed that the authority of the royal institution must be upheld through integrity, justice and responsibility, warning that actions contrary to established customs could undermine public confidence and threaten the state’s stability.

Tuanku Muhriz said Adat Perpatih and the law formed the foundation of the position of the Ruler and succession to the throne in Negeri Sembilan, while adat institutions, including the Undang Yang Empat, Lembaga, Ibu Soko, Buapak and Anak Buah, represented an important heritage passed down through generations to preserve traditions and maintain stability.