The Negeri Sembilan Council of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Ruling Chiefs (Dewan Keadilan dan Undang or DKU) is seeking court leave to initiate committal proceedings to cite the menteri besar, 10 former exco members, and six others for contempt of court.

The leave application was filed by law firm Messrs Halim & Ismail at the Seremban High Court on Oct 15, according to The Star.

Negeri Sembilan has been embroiled in a royal crisis since April, when four Undangs (territorial chieftains) issued a proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

Last week, the Conference of Rulers, at its 273rd Meeting, warned against external parties interfering in or politicising the crisis, stressing that “under no circumstances” should it be used as a political tool, a means to gain support, an opportunity to expand influence, or a platform for power struggles.