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Datuk Ismail Lasim was sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar on August 2 following the state election. He immediately visited his parents' graves at Tebing Tinggi Muslim cemetery in Kuala Pilah.
Negeri Sembilan has declared August 3 a public holiday to thank citizens for their participation in the 16th state election, newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim announced.
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Negeri Sembilan's newly appointed Menteri Besar will take the oath of office today at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, following a significant political realignment after the 16th state election.
Kuala Pilah UMNO chief Datuk Ismail Lasim is among three candidates being considered for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar post following the state election where Barisan Nasional secured a commanding majority.
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Barisan Nasional has reclaimed control of Negeri Sembilan through a strategic alliance with Perikatan Nasional, securing a commanding two-thirds majority and ending Pakatan Harapan's eight-year tenure leading the state government.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional following its electoral victory in Negri Sembilan, signalling continued federal government support for the coalition in the state.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi led a high-level delegation to Istana Hinggap in Negeri Sembilan following the coalition's commanding election victory, securing a two-thirds majority.
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Traffic snarled across Negeri Sembilan as hundreds of thousands of outstation voters travelled home to vote in the 16th state election, with congestion reported on key routes despite police efforts to manage flow.
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Election officials across Negeri Sembilan have commenced ballot counting after polling stations closed. Early voter turnout reached 65 per cent by 4 pm, with results anticipated by 10 pm.
Negeri Sembilan's 859,760 registered voters cast ballots today in the 16th state election, selecting representatives from 103 candidates competing for 36 assembly seats across four major coalitions.
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Voting commenced across 401 polling stations in Negeri Sembilan for the 16th state election, with nearly 860,000 registered voters eligible to participate. Results are anticipated before midnight.
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Negeri Sembilan held its 16th state election on Thursday with nearly 860,000 voters casting ballots across 401 polling centres. Election officials expect results by midnight.
PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has launched a campaign appeal to voters in Negeri Sembilan, urging them to exercise their civic duty by backing Pakatan Harapan candidates in the upcoming state election.
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Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged voters in Jeram Padang to cast ballots early and support PH candidate G. Manivannan in tomorrow's Negeri Sembilan state election, citing the government's development record.
The Pakatan Harapan government has approved RM328 million for healthcare development projects in Negeri Sembilan, including upgrades to 88 clinics, as part of broader efforts to strengthen public health services ahead of the state election.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to support Pakatan Harapan in tomorrow's state election, emphasising the coalition's commitment to stability and economic growth across all communities.
Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election tomorrow will see favourable morning weather but deteriorating conditions by afternoon, with 867,151 voters choosing from 103 candidates across 36 seats.
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The 14-day campaign for Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election concludes tonight, with 867,151 voters set to determine the state's next government across 401 polling centres tomorrow.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is conducting an extensive campaign blitz across Negeri Sembilan ahead of Saturday's state election, with multiple community engagements and rallies scheduled throughout the day.
Early voting in Negeri Sembilan's state election has drawn an impressive 80.79% turnout from security force personnel and spouses, with 13,303 ballots cast by early afternoon on July 28.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says the Indian community's response to Pakatan Harapan programmes reflects genuine support for the coalition ahead of Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election.
Barisan Nasional is encouraged by the 88.97% early voter turnout in the Negeri Sembilan state election, hoping the momentum continues on polling day Saturday. The coalition is positioning itself as an underdog while intensifying grassroots outreach.
More than 2,400 military and police personnel participated in early voting for Negeri Sembilan's state election, casting ballots at dedicated centres in Port Dickson and Seremban ahead of Saturday's polling day.
Thirty-eight early voting centres across Negeri Sembilan opened on Sunday morning to enable over 22,000 members of the armed forces and police, along with their spouses, to cast ballots ahead of the state election scheduled for August 1.
Negri Sembilan's upcoming state election will test Bersatu's political viability as 103 candidates contest 36 assembly seats amid fluid negotiations between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
Former DAP MP Ong Kian Ming has forecast that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition will likely control Negri Sembilan's 36 state assembly seats, signalling a dominant performance for the combined opposition-turned-coalition forces.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to visit Negri Sembilan tomorrow to campaign, as the state election contest remains unpredictably close. The polls indicate a competitive electoral battle in the critical state.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi acknowledged that the coalition and Perikatan Nasional have not yet fully aligned their strategies in Negeri Sembilan, though he remains optimistic about unity before the August 1 election.
Pakatan Harapan has firmly rejected the notion that a single political group can exclusively claim to represent Malaysia's Malay-Muslim community, arguing such divisive messaging contradicts the nation's multicultural identity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured Malaysians that the federal unity government will remain stable, even as his coalition faces Barisan Nasional as a competitor in the Negri Sembilan state election.
The Malaysian Paralympics Council president has been named as a Bersatu candidate for the Negeri Sembilan state election, contesting the Seri Menanti seat alongside 23 other party nominees.
Pakatan Harapan is set to reveal its election manifesto for Negeri Sembilan's state polls, focusing on sustaining the development gains achieved since 2018. The coalition aims to highlight economic and social progress ahead of the August 1 voting day.
Senior Pakatan Harapan figures including PKR vice-president R. Ramanan and DAP deputy secretary-general Steven Sim gathered at the nomination centre in Seremban to publicly endorse six PH candidates contesting the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election.
Police oversaw smooth candidate nominations for Negeri Sembilan's state election across eight centres on July 18, with support turnouts ranging from 1,000 to 2,500. Authorities issued campaign conduct reminders ahead of August 1 polling.
PKR and Pakatan Harapan have reaffirmed their commitment to allowing coalition partners autonomy in determining electoral strategies for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, while keeping public interest paramount.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to grant Pakatan Harapan a stronger mandate in the upcoming state election on August 1, emphasizing the need to maintain momentum on developmental initiatives.
Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Ahmad Faez Abdul Razak is contesting the Labu state seat in Negeri Sembilan, promising to manage rapid development while protecting residents' interests and improving youth facilities.
The Election Commission has cleared 103 candidates for Negeri Sembilan's state election, with nearly 60% of seats facing three-way contests. Polling is set for August 1.
Pakatan Harapan candidates contesting four state seats under Jempol parliamentary constituency have committed to addressing infrastructure gaps and improving welfare support for FELDA settlers ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures joined candidates at nomination centres across Negeri Sembilan on Thursday, as the coalition moved to consolidate its position ahead of the August 1 state election.
Most Negeri Sembilan districts will experience fine weather during tomorrow's nomination day for the 16th state election, though afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated across the region.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has rejected claims that his decision to contest the Linggi state seat represents an effort to avoid re-contesting Sikamat, characterising the move as a deliberate personal decision.
The Election Commission has issued guidance to prospective candidates in the Negeri Sembilan state election, emphasising the need to finalise nomination paperwork and election deposits before Saturday's nomination deadline.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all political parties contesting the Negeri Sembilan state election to refrain from dragging the state's royal institution into campaign messaging, warning against the politicisation of constitutional matters.
Young lawyer Chu Poh Yee, the Pakatan Harapan candidate for Mengkibol, is championing infrastructure upgrades, local economic growth, and community welfare as her main election priorities ahead of Johor's July 11 polling.
Early voting in Johor's state election commenced smoothly on July 7 with nearly 25,000 security personnel and their spouses casting ballots across 64 polling centres statewide, despite warnings of afternoon thunderstorms.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared Monday, July 13, 2026 a state holiday to recognize voter participation in the recent state election, which delivered Barisan Nasional a commanding two-thirds majority.
Felicia Poh Rui Ling, 28, has become the youngest successful candidate in Johor's 16th state election, securing Penggaram for Pakatan Harapan, while Datuk Samsolbari Jamali, 65, emerged as the oldest victor after retaining Semarang for a sixth term.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cast his ballot in the 16th Johor state election, pursuing a second term against Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan in a straight contest.
Polling for Johor's 16th state election proceeded smoothly across 1,076 centres on July 11, with 2.7 million voters choosing representatives for 56 seats despite heavy rain in Muar and fair weather elsewhere.
Malaysia's Johor state election enters its final hours with Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and rival coalitions executing last-minute campaign pushes before polls open tomorrow across 56 contested seats.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Johoreans, particularly those living elsewhere, to return and cast their votes in tomorrow's 16th state election, citing Pakatan Harapan's track record of reform and development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has intensified efforts to mobilise Johor voters behind Pakatan Harapan candidates as the state election campaign enters its final stretch, with polling set for Saturday.
Malaysia's Election Commission has advised Johor voters to confirm their polling centres and voting streams through official portals before Saturday's state election, when 2.7 million eligible voters will choose 56 representatives.
A surge in voter participation in Johor's state election could swing results toward Pakatan Harapan, particularly in urban areas, as outstation voters return home to secure continued political stability and economic gains, an analyst suggests.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid has pledged that every commitment in the coalition's manifesto will be fully implemented if BN secures victory in the Johor state election scheduled for this Saturday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a high-octane campaign tour across five strategic Johor constituencies on the final day of campaigning, visiting Bukit Gambir, Bukit Batu, Layang-Layang, and Pasir Gudang as Pakatan Harapan aims to consolidate support ahead of Saturday's state election.
The 16th Johor state election campaign enters its climactic phase as 172 candidates competing for 56 seats step up voter engagement through rallies, door-to-door visits, and grassroots outreach in the final push before Saturday's polls.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made a direct appeal to Johor voters ahead of Saturday's state election, asking them to grant Pakatan Harapan the opportunity to serve and advance the state's interests.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is mounting a vigorous final push for Pakatan Harapan candidates across Johor, with campaign events scheduled in Batu Pahat, Rengit, and southern Johor before the state election on July 11.
Pakatan Harapan has released a Johor state election manifesto grounded in tangible solutions rather than campaign rhetoric, featuring accountability mechanisms and federal-state coordination to tackle affordability challenges.
Security personnel in Johor have driven early voting participation beyond the 50% mark ahead of Saturday's state election, with the Election Commission reporting strong turnout from police and military voters.
Police and military personnel in Johor achieved a 36.3% early voting turnout by mid-morning on July 7, with security forces maintaining smooth conduct across 53 centres statewide ahead of Saturday's state election.
Pakatan Harapan's Guna Balakrishnan is intensifying his campaign in the Layang-Layang constituency with just five days until polling day, having covered 80% of the 25,181-registered-voter seat.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is conducting an aggressive campaign blitz across Johor ahead of the July 11 state election, with seven events scheduled to mobilise Pakatan Harapan supporters and reach diverse voter groups.
Barisan Nasional is pursuing an ambitious target of winning more than 40 seats in the July 11 Johor state election, with senior party officials expressing confidence based on strong campaign performance and voter reception across the state.
Pakatan Harapan says isolated sabotage incidents including damaged posters and burned flags will not weaken its campaign momentum ahead of Johor's July 11 state election.
MUDA candidate M. Premanand has voiced confidence that Bukit Batu can deliver a breakthrough for the party in Johor's July 11 state election, banking on voter appetite for transparency and Syed Saddiq's credibility.
Pakatan Harapan has dismissed PAS's directive asking supporters to vote for Barisan Nasional candidates in uncontested Johor seats, pledging to maintain its campaign momentum ahead of the July 11 state election.
Two main contenders in Johor Jaya are pitching different approaches to economic development and job creation, with the PH candidate emphasizing youth attraction and the BN candidate highlighting community experience and transportation infrastructure.
Pakatan Harapan's Sri Medan candidate Hishamudin Ishak is campaigning on a people-centred platform emphasising flood solutions, TVET programmes, and SME support, targeting the traditionally BN-held seat.
Malaysia's Election Commission has distributed 24,677 postal ballot papers to eligible voters across all 56 Johor state constituencies for the July 11 election, with votes from officials, Malaysians abroad, and registered organisations.
Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan, a lawyer with 18 years' experience, is contesting the Machap state seat against incumbent Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Despite BN's traditional stronghold there, Nur Hafiz says no seat is unbeatable.
Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba is campaigning on his track record of community engagement and education initiatives in the Pasir Raja state seat, targeting the constituency's 54% youth electorate with promises of high-tech investment and employment opportunities.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned that outcomes remain fluid in the upcoming Johor state election on July 11, signalling the Machap constituency contest will be closely fought despite his bid for a second term.
Johor's nomination process for the 16th state election wrapped up this morning as all 56 centres statewide shut their doors at 10am, with nearly 2.73 million voters set to participate.
Nomination centres across Johor began accepting candidate submissions on June 27 for the 16th state election, with nearly 2.73 million voters eligible to cast ballots on July 11. The campaign period runs until July 10.
Johor authorities will implement staged closures on 19 major roads tomorrow as the state prepares for nomination day in the 16th Johor election, affecting traffic flow across multiple constituencies.
Malaysia's Election Commission has completed final preparations for tomorrow's Johor state election nomination process. The 56 nomination centres are ready, with security protocols established to manage candidate supporters and ensure an orderly voting process.
PAS is pushing for substantial gains in Johor, targeting 11 state assembly seats as it seeks to establish itself as a credible opposition force in Malaysia's southern state.
Johor's 16th state election formally begins tomorrow with nomination day, setting the stage for a competitive three-way contest involving Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional across all 56 assembly seats.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has confirmed his intention to retain his Machap seat in Johor's forthcoming state election, maintaining his political foothold in the southern state.
Barisan Nasional has officially released its complete roster of 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election on July 11, signalling the coalition's readiness for the electoral contest.
Barisan Nasional is unveiling its candidates for Johor's 16th state election, with party leaders and supporters converging at Umno headquarters in Johor Baru amid anticipation.
Barisan Nasional is poised to reveal its slate of candidates for the forthcoming Johor state election, marking a crucial milestone in the coalition's campaign strategy for the crucial state.
Pakatan Harapan will release its Johor state election manifesto within days of the June 27 nomination deadline, drawing on the coalition's governance track record in Selangor, Penang and Negeri Sembilan to outline development priorities.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Pakatan Harapan's candidate announcement for the 16th Johor State Election, unveiling the coalition's full slate and reaffirming its commitment to principled governance and economic opportunity for Johor residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will announce the complete list of 56 Pakatan Harapan candidates for the Johor State Election tonight, capping weeks of preliminary nominations from coalition component parties.
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Muda's President Amira Aisya Abd Aziz has decided against defending her Puteri Wangsa state constituency in Johor's upcoming election. A party aide will replace her as the candidate for the seat.
Amanah will field predominantly new candidates in the Johor State Election, with roughly half of non-returning hopefuls being youth representatives. The party contests 19 seats across four zones of the state.
The Democratic Action Party is preparing to reveal its full roster of candidates contesting the Johor state election, marking a significant step in the party's electoral preparation for the crucial peninsula state.