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Kelantan's government has mandated immediate suspension of Elite League matches during severe weather after a footballer died from lightning strike in neighbouring Thailand, prioritising player safety.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other senior cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim following his swearing-in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership.
The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan has reminded state lawmakers that their primary duty is to represent constituents' interests rather than pursue political or personal agendas, emphasising elected representatives' responsibility to advance public welfare.
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Barisan Nasional has pledged to deliver inclusive, responsible governance in Negeri Sembilan following its election victory, securing 18 of 36 state seats and forming a coalition government with Perikatan Nasional.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will consult the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan before selecting the coalition's Menteri Besar candidate, following established protocols for state leadership.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has cautioned Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor against expanding political activities into Negeri Sembilan, advising him to concentrate on governing his home state effectively.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has begun his second term following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in state elections, securing a strengthened mandate to advance economic development and investment promotion.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johor voters to support the Pakatan Harapan coalition in the state elections, framing the poll as an opportunity for the bloc to demonstrate its governance capabilities in Malaysia's second-largest state.
Melaka has achieved a 91.94% public satisfaction rate for government service delivery in 2025, attributed largely to a grassroots engagement programme connecting civil servants directly with residents across constituencies.
A former Umno politician has urged Rengit constituents to refrain from supporting Barisan Nasional until the state government addresses two pressing concerns affecting the area, urging the menteri besar to visit personally.
Barisan Nasional's approach of combining seasoned politicians with new talent represents the optimal formula for addressing Johor's mounting governance demands, according to UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.