Negeri Sembilan Revokes Rais Yatim's State Honours
Negeri Sembilan's ruler has revoked two prestigious state honours awarded to former Menteri Besar Tan Sri Rais Yatim, citing the need to safeguard the dignity of the royal institution.
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Negri Sembilan Palace Issues Sharp Warning to Political Parties Over Campaign Conduct
The Negri Sembilan Palace has firmly cautioned political parties against invoking or referencing the royal institution during the state election campaign, underscoring the importance of maintaining the separation between electoral politics and constitutional monarchy.
Respect Monarchy, Avoid Sensitive Issues in Negeri Sembilan Campaign, Says Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has reminded all political parties contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election to respect the monarchy and avoid raising sensitive matters involving race, religion and royalty during campaigning.
Negeri Sembilan Palace Warns Political Parties Against Exploiting Royal Institution in Election Campaign
Negeri Sembilan's royal household has cautioned all political parties contesting the upcoming state election against weaponising the monarchy or royal family in campaign messaging, emphasising institutional neutrality.
Japan Tweaks Succession Rules But Bars Women From Imperial Throne
Japan's parliament has approved amendments to its imperial succession law, permitting adoption of distant male relatives and allowing women to retain royal status after marriage. However, lawmakers rejected proposals to allow women to become emperor despite strong public backing.
Japan Reforms Imperial Law to Address Royal Family Decline, Maintains Male Succession
Japan's parliament has reformed the Imperial House Law to stabilize the shrinking royal family, permitting adoptions of males from former branch families and allowing women to keep imperial status after marriage to commoners, though male succession remains.