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Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is undertaking a thorough examination of all assemblymen's attendance records to determine whether any legislative seats should be declared vacant, with decisions expected imminently.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San says investigations into an assemblyman allegedly declared bankrupt are proceeding, with findings to determine if a by-election is needed under Election Commission authority.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has indicated that a determination regarding a state seat's status will be concluded this week, with the Election Commission subsequently assessing whether a by-election must be conducted.
Selangor's Speaker is set to announce the result of an investigation into an assemblyman's eligibility on August 3, with potential implications for a state seat vacancy and possible by-election.
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has approved a RM1.61 billion supplementary supply allocation for 2026, with funds directed towards statutory contributions, operational costs, and development initiatives across multiple government priorities.
Four Melaka DAP assemblymen have been relocated to the opposition benches in the State Legislative Assembly following the party's withdrawal from the Barisan Nasional-led state government, prompted by constitutional amendments allowing nominated seats.
Melaka's state assembly has approved a constitutional amendment enabling the appointment of up to seven nominated state assemblymen. The bill passed with 23 votes in favour and five against, aiming to boost legislative quality and include underrepresented groups.
Gemas assemblyman Ridzuan Ahmad has resigned as Tampin division chief and quit Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, effective immediately. He cited Negeri Sembilan's deteriorating political landscape as his reason.
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Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi filed his nomination for the Machap state seat, with prominent BN leaders including Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi and Senior Minister Hishammuddin Hussein publicly supporting his candidacy.
Johor Umno leadership has sharply refuted claims made by former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi concerning the state assembly's dissolution on June 1, characterising the statements as damaging falsehoods.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the Sultan's approval for the state assembly's dissolution, characterizing it as a routine constitutional requirement rather than political intervention by the palace.
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.