Negeri Sembilan 5 June Meet, by itself, cannot resolve Civilisational Crisis (Part 2).
Commentary And Analysis . . . In Part 2, we will look at Post-5 June Steps, which can be taken as well, after the four Undang declare in the form of Final Say. In Part 1, we saw that the Negeri Sembilan 5 June Meet, by itself, cannot resolve Civilisational Crisis.
The key legal safeguard post-5 June Meet would be ensuring the minutes and resolution are recorded, so any future challenge can test compliance with Article 12 procedure.
Transparency becomes the bridge between Adat authority and constitutional accountability ex facie (on the face of it).
The High Court must be informed on the 5 June Meet.
Two Documents must be Filed.
The draft Notice To Court Of Changed Circumstances follow:
Order 32 Rule 1 Rules of Court 2012 – Notification of Material Change.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT SEREMBAN
ORIGINATING SUMMONS NO.: JR-_-05-2026
BETWEEN
Secretary DKU …APPLICANT
AND
DATO’ KLANA PETO’JA’UN & 3 ORS …RESPONDENTS
NOTICE TO COURT OF CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES
TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant hereby informs this Honourable Court that, following the meeting of the Four Undang convened on 5 June 2026 pursuant to Negeri Sembilan Constitution Article 12 and Adat Perpatih, the matters which formed the basis of the present application have been resolved res gestae (thing done).
The suspended Undang has been reinstated, a new Yang di-Pertuan Besar has been installed, and the Menteri Besar has resigned, thereby restoring constitutional continuity under Federal Constitution Article 71 + 8th Schedule ab initio (from the beginning).
In light of these developments, the dispute was now moot (no live issue) and any prayer for injunction to restrain the 5 June 2026 meeting is academic simpliciter (simplicity).
The Applicant files the Affidavit dated _ June 2026 to place these facts on record ex facie (on the face of it) for the purpose of preserving the status quo ante (state existing before) of constitutional governance and will abide by any direction this Honourable Court deems fit ex debito justitiae (as matter of justice).
Dated this _ day of June 2026
Counsel for Applicant
Messrs [Firm Name]
Ref: [File Ref][Address][Tel]
The following short “Post-5 June Affidavit template” records the resolution for the court file in case the legality of the transition was later questioned:
AFFIDAVIT TO RECORD RESOLUTION OF 5 JUNE 2026
For Court Record / Future Reference – Judicial Review JR-_-05-2026
Rules of Court 2012 Order 41 – Affidavit of Fact
IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAYA AT SEREMBAN
ORIGINATING SUMMONS NO.: JR-_-05-2026
BETWEEN
Secretary, Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, Negeri Sembilan
…APPLICANT
AND
DATO’ KLANA PETO’JA’UN
DATO’ LEMBAJA’ TUNGGA’
DATO’ SEDIA RAJA
DATO’ JELOKO’
…RESPONDENTS
AFFIDAVIT TO RECORD FACTS POST 5 JUNE 2026
I, XX bin XX NRIC No: _, of [full address], Secretary of Dewan Keadilan dan Undang, Negeri Sembilan, do solemnly and sincerely affirm and say as follows:
INTRODUCTION De Jure (by law)
1.1 I make this Affidavit to place on record the facts and resolutions arising from the meeting of the Four Undang convened on 5 June 2026.
1.2 The facts stated are within my personal knowledge or based on official records produced to me, which I verily believe to be true prima facie (at first face).
FACTS OF 5 JUNE 2026 MEETING Res Gestae (things done)
2.1 On 5 June 2026, the Four Undang convened a meeting in accordance with Negeri Sembilan Constitution Article 12 and Adat Perpatih.
2.2 At the meeting, the following resolutions were passed simpliciter (simply).
a. The suspended Undang was reinstated to his office, thereby curing any prior lacuna (gap) in the electoral college.
b. The competing replacement Undang made way voluntarily.
c. The incumbent Yang di-Pertuan Besar stepped down from office.
d. A new Yang di-Pertuan Besar was installed by the Four Undang in accordance with Article 12(1).
e. The Menteri Besar tendered resignation consequent upon the change of YDPB.
PURPOSE OF THIS AFFIDAVIT
3.1 This Affidavit is filed to record the res gestae (thing done) of 5 June 2026 as ratio decidendi (reason for decision) for restoration of constitutional continuity under Federal Constitution Article 71 + 8th Schedule.
3.2 The meeting ended the period of abeyance in the Ruler’s office and restored the status quo ante of (state existing before) constitutional governance ab initio (from the beginning).
3.3 By recording these facts, this Affidavit preserves evidence ex facie (on the face of it) should any future question arise on compliance with Article 12 procedure and natural justice audi alteram partem (hear the other side). — NMH
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