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Umno Supreme Council member Ahmad Maslan projects that a combined Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional alliance could capture 25 seats in Negeri Sembilan's state assembly, citing the combined electoral strength of both coalitions.
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Negeri Sembilan UMNO's top leader has called on party officials and the public to rally behind newly appointed Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, emphasising the need for cohesion in state administration following Barisan Nasional's election victory.
Kuala Pilah UMNO chief Datuk Ismail Lasim is among three contenders for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position following the state election, with the appointment ceremony scheduled for this morning.
Three candidates have been shortlisted by Barisan Nasional for the Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar position, including Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, as the coalition prepares to select leadership.
Senior Umno officials Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor showed their backing for Barisan Nasional candidates at the Tampin nomination centre during the Negri Sembilan state election campaign.