Kuala Lampur, June 5 -- In "Checks and balances in Negeri Sembilan State Constitution safeguard against abuse of power", I wrote that the state of Negeri Sembilan is unique.

The State Constitution - the Laws of the Constitution of Negeri Sembilan, 1959 - is in two parts. The First Part "constitutionalises" the adat perpatih on the customary ruling structure.

There is no First Part in the other state constitutions.

Chapter 3 is on the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar, the Ruler of the State. Upon being elected to the throne by the the Undangs of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Rembau, His Highness may voluntarily abdicate and relinquish His prerogatives rights and power and privileges if He so desires - Article 9 (IX).

Otherwise, the Undangs may ...