[VIDEO] Is Anthony Loke the “5th Undang”? Why People Are Raising Eyebrows

You might have noticed that since the Negeri Sembilan crisis heated up around 27 April 2026, Anthony Loke has been jokingly (or perhaps not so jokingly) dubbed the “5th Undang.”

It sounds like a bit of a laugh, but the sarcasm stems from some genuine confusion regarding his comments during that period. Let’s break down why people are scratching their heads.

The Story So Far In a media statement, Loke acknowledged that under Article 10, the power to decide on the YDPB’s position rests solely with the Undang Yang Empat (The Four Undangs). He insisted that PH had no intention of interfering, citing a desire to respect the institution and customary laws. So far, so good, right?

The Plot Twist However, right after claiming he wouldn’t interfere, he added: “In PH’s view, the process (of making a decision on the throne) has not been completed yet.”

And that’s where the trouble started. If PH genuinely wants to steer clear of interference, why are they the ones determining whether the customary process is “complete” or not?

Why the Backlash?

Who gave them the mandate? Critics are asking: by what authority does PH or Loke get to decide the status of an adat process? Surely, that is the sole jurisdiction of those designated under the State Constitution.

The Contradiction: You can’t claim you’re keeping your hands off a situation while simultaneously issuing a verdict on it. It reeks of double standards.

The “5th Undang” Label: This is where the mockery comes in. It implies that PH might be overstepping, acting as if they hold some sort of “veto power” or extra seat at the table.

The Bottom Line To date, no one has been able to find a single provision in the State Constitution that grants Anthony Loke or PH the power to audit or validate whether the Undang Yang Empat have finished their investigation.

Until that changes, the “5th Undang” tag is likely to stick around. What do you think? Was it just a slip of the tongue, or a clear overreach?