SEREMBAN: Plans to convene the Negri Sembilan state assembly on Nov 26 without the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir could trigger a serious constitutional and administrative crisis, a constitutional law expert has warned.
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Negri Sembilan senior lecturer Dr Muhamad Fuad Abdul Karim said there was a clear legal distinction between an official opening ceremony and royal consent.
He said the state assembly could proceed without Tuanku Muhriz physically officiating the opening, as the absence of a royal address would not invalidate its proceedings.
"However, the state assembly cannot convene without Tuanku Muhriz's formal consent through an instrument of summons.
