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Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has defended his appointment, stating it followed all prescribed constitutional procedures despite questions raised by opposition figures.
Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is exploring the creation of Deputy Exco positions for key portfolios, marking a structural shift in how the state administration distributes leadership roles among BN and allied parties.
The Melaka opposition leader has signalled that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will soon commence negotiations regarding a potential electoral pact for the state assembly.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has rejected Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's call to reconsider the state's lease arrangement, indicating Penang will address the issue formally if it escalates.
Datuk Ismail Lasim was sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar following the 16th State Election, pledging fair governance, economic development, and preservation of Adat Perpatih traditions.
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Pakatan Harapan is targeting a minimum of 19 seats in this Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election, with election director Amirudin Shari expressing confidence in the coalition's track record and leadership.
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Barisan Nasional won 18 of 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan's state election, with Pakatan Harapan securing 11 and Perikatan Nasional taking seven. Voter turnout was 72.64%.
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Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional have secured enough seats in Negeri Sembilan's state election to form government. PAS president Abdul Hadi says the result reflects voter support for unity and justice.
Umno's secretary-general has claimed that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition is leading in 21 seats during the Negeri Sembilan state election, signalling a dominant position for the government-aligned partnership.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has campaigned for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin's re-election, framing another term as essential for advancing state and national development goals.
Voters in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, are placing less emphasis on the choice of Menteri Besar than on whether the incoming state administration will honour its campaign commitments and prioritize community welfare.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan administration says it has surpassed Barisan Nasional's five-year investment target of RM30 billion in just 18 months, securing RM32 billion through aggressive economic development policies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is campaigning across Negeri Sembilan today, making four scheduled appearances to strengthen Pakatan Harapan's push to retain the state government ahead of the August 1 election.
Pakatan Harapan has unveiled its Negeri Sembilan state election manifesto centred on concrete, implementable pledges rather than campaign rhetoric, according to coalition chairman and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has acknowledged a fiercely competitive battle ahead in the Linggi constituency, describing his prospects as evenly balanced despite Barisan Nasional's historical dominance in the area.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to grant Pakatan Harapan a stronger mandate in the upcoming state election, emphasizing the importance of continuity for development initiatives launched since 2018.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has pledged to develop a port facility and industrial zone in Linggi if Pakatan Harapan wins the upcoming state election, challenging the BN stronghold.
Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election shapes up as intensely competitive, with Pakatan Harapan's J. Arul Kumar facing a five-way battle in Nilai and multiple three-cornered contests emerging across the state assembly's 36 seats.
Negeri Sembilan's DAP treasurer Siaw Meow Keong will contest the Rahang seat against candidates from MCA, Parti Sosialis Malaysia and Bersatu in the 16th state election, with polling set for August 1.
Negeri Sembilan held its nomination day for the 16th state election, with nearly 900,000 eligible voters preparing to cast ballots. Polling takes place on August 1.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun has rejected claims that contesting Linggi was a strategic retreat, insisting the decision reflects his own choice to serve a new constituency.
Barisan Nasional will deploy a localised strategy for Negri Sembilan's upcoming state election, with candidate selection reflecting the state's distinct political environment and voter preferences.
Datuk Samsolbari Jamali has secured an unprecedented sixth consecutive term representing Semarang in the Johor state assembly, winning with a commanding majority of 14,679 votes. The victory underscores Barisan Nasional's continued dominance in the state.
Ridzuan Ahmad, the Gemas state assemblyman, has resigned from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and stepped down as Tampin division chief, citing the need for a more stable and people-centred political approach in Negeri Sembilan.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi cast his ballot in the 16th Johor state election on July 11, seeking a second term as the Barisan Nasional candidate in a direct contest against Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Johor voters to select capable leaders in tomorrow's state election, framing the choice as crucial for determining the state's trajectory forward.
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Cikgu Yeo, PH candidate for Pekan Nanas, has questioned why the state government continues to delay a critical bypass project linking Jalan Sawah and Ulu Choh, despite recording a RM95.38 million fiscal surplus in 2024.
Pakatan Harapan candidate C. Subramani is pursuing an upset win in the Bukit Kepong state seat, confident of voter support for change. The race is a three-way contest involving PN and BN candidates.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan has released six key manifesto commitments for the Layang-Layang state seat, prioritising flood mitigation, rural infrastructure, and economic empowerment ahead of Johor's July 11 election.
Johor's state election dialogue will proceed on July 7 despite Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's confirmed absence. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and opposition candidate Dr Maszlee Malik are expected to attend the RTM-organised event.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has questioned the decision to dissolve Johor's state assembly ahead of the July 11 election, suggesting the move demonstrated impatience from the caretaker Menteri Besar.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has become the focal point of aggressive campaigning by Pakatan Harapan leaders, reflecting anxiety about his electoral viability and the BN's competitive position in the coming state election.
Johor PAS leadership is intensifying efforts to retain the Maharani state constituency, the party's only legislative seat in the state, ahead of a forthcoming by-election.
Senggarang incumbent Mohd Yusla Ismail is campaigning on housing accessibility for young people and coastal tourism development, positioning himself as the continuity candidate in a three-way contest.
Young lawyer Chu Poh Yee is campaigning for the Mengkibol seat under Pakatan Harapan, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, local economic growth, and family welfare support ahead of Johor's July 11 election.
DAP lawmaker Lim Guan Eng has publicly urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to immediately compensate Penang for a RM2.8 billion federal allocation shortfall accumulated between 2023 and 2025.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar is contesting the Semerah state seat in Johor's election, vowing to complete development projects halted after PH's 2020 exit from state power.
Johor's 16th state election campaign officially begins with nomination day across 56 constituencies, as political parties field candidates and intensify their push for control of Malaysia's economic powerhouse.
Pakatan Harapan's Sri Medan candidate Hishamudin Ishak is campaigning on a community-focused platform, prioritising flood mitigation, youth development, and SME support in the 16th Johor state election scheduled for July 11.
Ex-education minister Maszlee Malik contends that Pakatan Harapan victories in Johor's elections, including the Puteri Wangsa seat, would catalyse fresh momentum for the state's development agenda.
Barisan Nasional's Datuk Mohd Jafni will defend the Bukit Permai seat in a closely contested four-way race in the 16th Johor state election on July 11.
Johor formally begins its 16th state election today as candidates file nominations across all 56 constituencies, setting the stage for a pivotal contest.
Johor's Barisan Nasional has officially nominated Datuk Pandak Ahmad as its candidate for the Kota Iskandar state constituency in the forthcoming 16th state election, positioning him to reclaim the seat.