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Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to completing the state cabinet lineup by Friday, following consultations with Barisan Nasional and UMNO leadership.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional on winning the Negri Sembilan state election and promised continued federal backing for the state administration.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived at Istana Hinggap in Seremban to meet Negeri Sembilan's ruler following a decisive two-thirds majority victory in the state election.
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Barisan Nasional claims to have crossed the majority threshold in Johor's state election, according to Umno's deputy president. The coalition seeks to consolidate power in the southern state following polling day.
Negeri Sembilan's Chennah state seat has been identified as strategically vital to Pakatan Harapan's campaign to retain control of the state government, Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed following nomination proceedings.
Melaka's state government is planning to install a temporary water tank at Kem Terendak military camp to tackle persistent water shortages while awaiting completion of a major infrastructure upgrade scheduled for April 2028.
Pakatan Harapan is targeting 23 of 36 seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, exceeding the 19-seat simple majority threshold, to secure a stable mandate for governance, according to deputy chairman Anthony Loke.
Tunku Mahkota Ismail arrived at Istana Bukit Serene to oversee the swearing-in of Johor's new State Executive Council, consolidating Barisan Nasional's commanding position after securing 48 of 56 seats in last week's election.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been postponed by one day to Saturday, following the confirmation of Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's second term after Barisan Nasional's decisive election victory.
Johor's newly-appointed State Executive Council members will take their oath of office at the royal palace tomorrow, with the Regent presiding over the ceremony that follows BN's commanding election win.
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen have shifted to the opposition benches after the party withdrew support from the Barisan Nasional-led state government, triggered by constitutional changes allowing appointed representatives.
Pakatan Harapan has ended its support arrangement with Melaka's BN-led government, withdrawing five assemblymen from administrative posts after rejecting a constitutional amendment that would expand nominated assembly positions.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Onn Hafiz Ghazi on becoming Johor's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership following Barisan Nasional's strong election mandate.
Datuk Samsolbari Jamali has retained the Semarang state seat for an unprecedented sixth consecutive term, securing 17,374 votes with a majority exceeding 14,000 in Johor's latest election.
Barisan Nasional has consolidated its grip on Johor by capturing 48 of 56 state seats, expanding its previous tally by eight seats and securing a commanding two-thirds supermajority that underscores the coalition's electoral resilience.
A former DAP representative has accused Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional of an undisclosed understanding to jointly govern Johor, potentially resulting in hardline state policies.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional can still form Johor's next government, even though the opposition pact is contesting just 33 seats in the state assembly election.
Perikatan Nasional leader Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that the coalition possesses sufficient political strength to establish the next state government, citing support from external partners including the Muda party.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has firmly rejected claims that the state assembly's dissolution represented a political directive from the palace, insisting the process strictly adhered to constitutional requirements.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar has firmly rejected suggestions that the Regent ordered the June 1 dissolution of the state assembly, insisting the decision originated from his own political judgment.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim convened the 149th meeting of state chief executives to chart strategies for revitalising Malaysia's economy as geopolitical tensions create international headwinds.
Pakatan Harapan will determine its Johor Menteri Besar candidate only after winning the state election, the coalition has indicated, prioritising electoral victory over leadership announcements.
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has been formally accepted into the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition, expanding the alliance to six local parties committed to advancing Sabah's development agenda.
PAS is holding an emergency meeting to address the status of a Bersatu executive councillor position in Kelantan's state government, signalling growing tensions between the two Malay-Muslim parties.
Pacatan Harapan lawmakers Wong Bau Ek and Teh Swee Leong reject claims that Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor will win a decisive victory in Kedah, arguing voters prioritise performance and opposition gains are overstated.