 One, Negeri Sembilan, is itself an elective monarchy.Only the rulers of the Malay states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor, and Perak are permitted to participate in the election of the "Yang di-Pertuan Agong" and stand as candidates.The governors of the other states (Penang, Malacca, Sabah, and Sarawak) do not participate when the Conference of Rulers meets to decide matters related to the election or removal of the "Yang di-Pertuan Agong" or his deputy, those related to privileges of the Malay rulers and those related to the observance of Islam.