Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan ruler orders chief minister out of sight in rare public rebuke

South China Morning Post - Oct 16, 2026

A Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne. Negeri Sembilan, south of Kuala Lumpur, has been caught in a dispute since April over who is its rightful ruler, bringing down one state government aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition and leaving its newly appointed chief minister without...

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Protesters blocked from reaching IMF, World Bank meeting venue

Oct 16, 2026

Protesters blocked from reaching IMF, World Bank meeting venue

Tuk-tuk driver fined 1,500 baht over 4,000-baht fare demand from Russian tourists

Oct 16, 2026

Tuk-tuk driver fined 1,500 baht over 4,000-baht fare demand from Russian tourists

Five security volunteers injured in pipe bomb attack in Yala

Oct 16, 2026

Five security volunteers injured in pipe bomb attack in Yala

New airport baggage inspection starts on Friday

Oct 16, 2026

New airport baggage inspection starts on Friday

Amnesty expresses concerns over police conduct against IMF protesters

Oct 16, 2026

Amnesty expresses concerns over police conduct against IMF protesters

MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station closed until 4pm

Oct 16, 2026

MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station closed until 4pm

Traffic restrictions announced around Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre on Oct 16

Oct 16, 2026

Traffic restrictions announced around Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre on Oct 16

Cambodia dispute returns to The Hague

Oct 16, 2026

Cambodia dispute returns to The Hague

PEA grilling on EEC solar farm looms

Oct 15, 2026

PEA grilling on EEC solar farm looms

Crematorium 90% complete

Oct 15, 2026

Crematorium 90% complete

Fresh rain brings wildlife back to Dong Yai sanctuary

Oct 15, 2026

Fresh rain brings wildlife back to Dong Yai sanctuary

Julapun rules out scrapping SSO board election

Oct 15, 2026

Julapun rules out scrapping SSO board election

Thailand Tribunal

Thailand Tribunal is the country’s next generation of digital news portal, bringing you non-stop news on the happenings in the country and all over the world.

NEWSLETTER