As Negeri Sembilan's constitutional crisis unfolds, former Minister of Law Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar joins The Morning Run to help answer: who holds the ultimate power to dethrone or appoint a ruler?Syed Hamid establishes three foundational principles for resolving the standoff, unpacks the mandatory inquiry requirements under Article 10 of the State Constitution, and explains why Executive Council resolutions cannot dictate royal succession. He also warns against allowing traditional institutions or the rule of law to be politicised for partisan advantage.Image Credit: Shutterstock
