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Police Investigate Allegations of Coercion in Proclamation Document Case

Kuala lumpur: Police have received two reports concerning the Proclamation document allegedly signed under duress by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, seeking to remove the 11th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said following the reports lodged by the Menteri Besar, the police would classify the case to determine the appropriate direction and scope of the investigation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Saifuddin Nasution confirmed that two police reports were lodged by the Menteri Besar. He emphasized the duty of the police to classify the reports based on the nature and direction of the investigation. He expressed trust in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to handle the complaint appropriately.

Saifuddin Nasution was speaking after presenting a sponsored Umrah package to Nurul Arini Abdullah, who was assisted by the National Registration Department (JPN) in obtaining her identity card last year, and her mother, Norini Basir. He advised the public to respect the rule of law and avoid assumptions that could disrupt the investigation or public order.

Ismail had previously claimed that he was forced to sign the document before lodging a police report on September 8 to facilitate an investigation by the authorities. Media reports quoted Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who stated that the allegation needed verification by the lawyer present during the signing process. The UMNO president also mentioned that the party would not interfere in the matter but fully respected the royal institution, laws, and customs of Negeri Sembilan.

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