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Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim says the state cabinet will be finalised by Friday. The announcement follows BN's election victory, with consultations ongoing with UMNO and potential PN inclusion.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to upholding the royal institution and strengthening state-federal cooperation within the Unity Government framework.
Three senior UMNO figures are in contention for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position following the 16th state election. Kuala Pilah chief Ismail Lassim, 67, is among the leading candidates, with the appointment expected within hours.
Barisan Nasional has submitted three candidates for Negri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position, with Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias among the frontrunners in what promises to be a closely watched selection process.
The combined Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalition has achieved a decisive victory in Negri Sembilan's state election, securing a two-thirds supermajority with 25 of the available state seats.
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Barisan Nasional has secured a decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election, winning 18 of 36 legislative assembly seats. Pakatan Harapan won 11 seats while Perikatan Nasional secured seven, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has forwarded three candidates to Negri Sembilan's royal palace for appointment as the next Menteri Besar, marking a critical step in the state's political succession.
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Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have secured a decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with coalition leaders emphasizing their responsibility to strengthen state administration and fulfill electoral commitments.
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Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election is underway with nearly 860,000 registered voters participating across 401 polling centres. Senior political figures including the incumbent Menteri Besar and Foreign Minister have cast their ballots in key contests.
Selangor's leadership is examining whether a by-election is necessary following questions about a lawmaker's eligibility to serve. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is consulting legal advisers on the matter.
Kuala Pilah voters in Negeri Sembilan are less concerned about the identity of the next Menteri Besar than whether the incoming government will honour its election commitments and serve the community effectively.
Johor has appointed a deputy chairman to the State Education and Information Committee, aimed at improving coordination and expanding public outreach in the education sector under a collaborative management structure.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan leadership has refuted allegations that the state government ignored illegal encroachments on public land in villages near Seremban, asserting that proper procedures were already underway before June's assembly dissolution.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has framed the state's recent Executive Council reshuffle as part of planned administrative renewal, while publicly recognising the departing members' service and sacrifice.
Pakatan Harapan has set its sights on winning at least 23 of 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan's state election on August 1, aiming for a stronger mandate than the simple majority of 19 seats needed to govern.
Johor's new State Executive Council was formally inaugurated with four new members appointed alongside six returning officials, completing the administrative structure after Barisan Nasional's commanding election victory.
Ten Johor assemblymen have been sworn in as members of the State Executive Council, cementing Barisan Nasional's consolidation of power in the southern state after securing 48 of 56 seats.
The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the state's new executive council members at Istana Bukit Serene, cementing Barisan Nasional's control after securing 48 of 56 seats.
Melaka's Chief Minister says the state will not appoint replacements for Pakatan Harapan representatives who have exited the state Cabinet, citing the short remaining time in the current term.
PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has lauded Umno's decision to withdraw backing from Negri Sembilan's state administration, characterising the move as strategically courageous and beneficial for democratic participation.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been unexpectedly delayed by one day. The event, originally planned for Friday at Istana Bukit Serene, will now proceed on Saturday before the Regent of Johor.
Johor's newly appointed State Executive Council members will be sworn in tomorrow at Istana Bukit Serene, presided over by the Regent of Johor. The ceremony follows BN's commanding win in the recent state election.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has denounced those he describes as traitors for their alleged attempts to destabilise the Negri Sembilan state government currently helmed by caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has assured the public that state government operations will proceed normally despite the DAP's exit from the coalition, which occurred after lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment allowing appointments to vacant assembly seats.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Melaka DAP to pause its planned withdrawal from the state government, emphasising the need to sustain development efforts and people-centred governance.
Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn support from Melaka's BN-led state government, with five assemblymen resigning from administrative posts after opposing a constitutional amendment.
Melaka's state legislature has endorsed a constitutional amendment enabling the appointment of up to seven assemblymen, with backing from Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh. The move aims to boost legislative quality and representation.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Machap assemblyman, has been sworn in as Johor's new Menteri Besar following Barisan Nasional's decisive victory in the recent state elections, marking a significant political realignment in Malaysia's most developed state.
Umno has declared that Barisan Nasional is positioned to lead in 43 of Johor's state assembly seats, according to party claims during the election results announcement.
Johor's new Menteri Besar will take the oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon, marking the culmination of Barisan Nasional's overwhelming victory in yesterday's state election.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has firmly rejected suggestions that he is abandoning Bersatu, reaffirming his commitment as party member and state chairman despite recent shifts in his role within the organisation.
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Barisan Nasional leaders announced they have secured enough seats to form government in Johor, with Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki claiming the coalition has surpassed the majority mark needed to govern the southern state.
PAS has indicated readiness to support Umno in forming a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional fail to achieve a simple majority in the upcoming Saturday election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the federal government's allocation methodology, emphasising that distributions are determined by development priorities and social needs rather than tax revenue contributions from individual states.
PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has challenged Johor's administration over what he characterises as obstruction of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's use of a state facility, raising broader questions about federal-state coordination.
A former Democratic Action Party representative has publicly alleged that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have reached an unspoken understanding to jointly govern Johor, potentially advancing conservative governance approaches.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains optimistic about Perikatan Nasional's chances of forming Johor's next government, even as the coalition contests only 33 seats in the state poll.
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Johor Umno Liaison Committee chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi has rebuffed criticism from Puad Zarkashi, emphasizing that obtaining royal consent represents a normal constitutional process rather than undue royal direction.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has dismissed suggestions of royal overreach, characterising the Sultan's assent to state assembly dissolution as a standard constitutional formality required under law.