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Negeri Sembilan UMNO's top official has appealed to party members and residents to rally behind the newly appointed Menteri Besar, emphasising the need for cohesion in state governance following the recent election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and senior cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim on his appointment as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the state.
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Barisan Nasional has thanked Tuanku Muhriz for consenting to Datuk Ismail Lasim's appointment as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, following a coalition government formation between BN and Perikatan Nasional.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, the newly appointed Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, made a solemn visit to his parents' graves at Tebing Tinggi Muslim cemetery immediately after being sworn in by the state ruler.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to strengthening the state's royal institution and preserving traditions as core governance pillars.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, has committed to fair, transparent administration grounded in the state's custodian traditions and inclusive economic growth.
Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has announced August 3 as a public holiday to allow residents to rest after the 16th state election, granted with royal consent from Tuanku Muhriz.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, a 67-year-old lawyer and veteran politician, has been sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar. The Juasseh assemblyman brings nearly three decades of political service and professional legal expertise to the role.
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Negeri Sembilan's incoming Menteri Besar will be sworn in today at Istana Besar Seri Menanti following a significant political realignment. Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional secured enough seats to govern with a two-thirds majority.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, Kuala Pilah UMNO chief and Supreme Council member, is among three leading contenders for the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar position following the state coalition's electoral success.
Barisan Nasional has put forward three candidates for Negri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position, with Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias among the frontrunners vying for the state's top administrative office.
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Barisan Nasional has formally presented three candidates for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position to the state's ruler, Tuanku Muhriz. The coalition secured 25 seats and will govern with Perikatan Nasional support.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has submitted three names to the Negri Sembilan palace for the state's next Menteri Besar post, marking a crucial step in the succession process.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will seek an audience with Negri Sembilan's Yang di-Pertuan Besar before finalizing the coalition's choice for Menteri Besar.
Barisan Nasional has formally designated Jalaluddin as its principal contender for the menteri besar position in Negeri Sembilan, with BN leader Zahid noting that final appointment requires the Yang di-Pertuan Besar's consent.
Barisan Nasional's leadership has indicated Jalaluddin as the preferred menteri besar candidate for Negri Sembilan, though Ahmad Zahid maintained the coalition possesses several qualified figures for the position.
Pakatan Harapan has reaffirmed its unified backing for Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun as the coalition's sole Menteri Besar candidate in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan election, dismissing opposition suggestions of alternative candidates.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected claims questioning his suitability as Pakatan Harapan's menteri besar candidate for Negeri Sembilan, calling the remarks politically motivated attacks from a rival coalition.
Umno's Asyraf Wajdi has challenged Pakatan Harapan to clarify its leadership succession plan for Negri Sembilan, demanding clarity on who would become Menteri Besar if caretaker Aminuddin Harun loses his Linggi seat.
Perikatan Nasional has signalled Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias as a leading candidate for menteri besar should its coalition understanding with Barisan Nasional prevail in the August 1 state election.
Barisan Nasional will defer its selection of a Negeri Sembilan menteri besar candidate until after securing victory in the polls, according to state Umno leadership. The coalition cites multiple qualified contenders.
The Regent of Johor presided over the swearing-in of state executive council members at Istana Bukit Serene on July 18, cementing Barisan Nasional's control after winning 48 of 56 state seats in the recent election.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been delayed by one day. The event was originally set for Friday at Istana Bukit Serene but will now take place Saturday before the Regent of Johor.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Onn Hafiz Ghazi on becoming Johor's new Menteri Besar, following Barisan Nasional's overwhelming victory in the state election with a two-thirds majority.
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Johor's next Menteri Besar will be sworn in at Istana Bukit Serene today, though the palace has maintained secrecy surrounding the appointee's identity ahead of the formal ceremonial proceedings.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, a state public holiday to honour citizens' participation in the 16th state election, where BN secured a commanding two-thirds majority.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Johor Barisan Nasional chairman and Machap assemblyman, arrived at Istana Bukit Serene for his swearing-in as Johor Menteri Besar, following the coalition's dominant performance in yesterday's state election.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has firmly denied reports he is departing Bersatu, reiterating his continued membership and leadership of the party's state chapter.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has voted in the state election, bidding for re-election as BN chairman faces competition from Pakatan Harapan and other challengers.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has resigned from Bersatu's Supreme Leadership Council, citing the demanding workload of leading the northern state. He remains as state party chief with about one year left in his term.
Former Umno politician Puad has urged voters in Rengit to refrain from supporting Barisan Nasional until two significant issues affecting the constituency are resolved, after repeatedly requesting intervention from state leadership.
Pakatan Harapan has committed to respecting the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the next Menteri Besar, downplaying internal speculation ahead of the July 11 state election.
PKR Youth leadership has reiterated that Umno's favoured candidate may not become Johor's next menteri besar, shifting focus to which coalition can best deliver economic and social progress.
PKR's youth wing has reframed the Johor election narrative, contending that voters should assess which coalition possesses superior governance capacity and economic vision rather than fixating on the menteri besar candidacy.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that he claimed the palace ordered the dissolution of the state assembly, pushing back against comments attributed to him.