The attempt by Datuk Mubarak Dohak to sign and read out a declaration purportedly removing the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at the Sungei Ujong Chiefs’ Hall on Sunday has been firmly rejected and will not be recognised.
Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun stated that Mubarak no longer holds any authority or function as Undang Luak Sungei Ujong, and therefore his actions are not valid under Articles 10 to 12 of the Negeri Sembilan Constitution (UUTKNS) 1959.
He explained that Mubarak had already been removed from his position as holder of the Dato’ Klana Petra Sungei Ujong title effective 13 May 2025, following adat procedures under the Telaga Undang tradition of the Klana Hulu lineage. This decision was made in line with established customs and legal provisions governing the state’s traditional governance system.
A Special Sitting of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) on 17 April had also agreed to accept the decision by the Sungei Ujong traditional leadership to terminate Mubarak’s position, under Clause 14(3) of the state constitution, following 33 alleged breaches related to adat and pesaka responsibilities.
Aminuddin added that the DKU serves as an advisory body on matters involving Malay customs, including the selection and removal of the four Undang Luak, as outlined under Article 16 of the UUTKNS. The same constitutional framework has been used in previous cases of removal involving traditional leaders.
He cited a past example involving the dismissal of the 14th Undang Luak Johol, Datuk Mohammad Jan Abdul Ghani, in 2016 due to multiple breaches of adat and responsibilities.
Further developments saw Sungei Ujong traditional leadership representatives declaring that all decisions made by Mubarak since 13 May last year are considered invalid following his removal from the Dato’ Klana Petra position.
However, in a separate statement, Datuk-Datuk Lembaga Adat Sungei Ujong on Saturday expressed unanimous support and loyalty towards Mubarak, indicating differing positions within traditional circles over the dispute.
