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Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged to uphold the royal institution and preserve state customs while strengthening ties with the federal government under the Unity Government framework.
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Barisan Nasional has pledged responsible, inclusive governance following its victory in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, securing 18 of 36 seats and enabling formation of a two-thirds majority government.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has formally submitted three names to Negri Sembilan's royal palace for consideration as the state's next Menteri Besar, signalling the coalition's preference-setting process.
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Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan leadership is positioning its administrative record and state economic progress as the centrepiece of its campaign to retain control in the 16th state election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed establishing a dedicated Orang Asli liaison officer position within the Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar's Office, suggesting such appointments can proceed without requiring prior manifesto commitments.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to continue supporting Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming state election, emphasizing the importance of maintaining development projects and administrative stability under Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that public satisfaction with the state government's service delivery has reached 91.94% in 2025, driven by direct engagement programmes and civil service excellence initiatives.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has resigned from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's Supreme Leadership Council, citing pressing state administration priorities and limited time before the next election cycle.
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Pahang's religious authorities have reaffirmed Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah's directive to maintain the central role of mosques and authorised suraus in conducting Friday prayers, rejecting proposals for prayer facilities in shopping malls.
Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik has signalled that a Pakatan Harapan victory in Johor, particularly at Puteri Wangsa, would mark a turning point for the state's development agenda and governance approach.
The Johor regent disclosed he regularly contacts the menteri besar and state secretary at unconventional hours, including 3am, to monitor governance and address unresolved matters affecting the state.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz stresses that becoming a public figure or campaign frontrunner is insufficient to secure a state leader's post, as royal consent remains the decisive factor in determining who governs the state.