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Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud confirmed the state holds 526,083 hectares of Malay reserve land—91.5% of total ownership—the largest such area in Peninsular Malaysia, with no recorded reductions.
Negeri Sembilan's government has committed to freezing residential assessment tax rates for the next five years. The decision, announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, forms part of Barisan Nasional's election manifesto for the state.
Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, Negri Sembilan Umno Liaison Committee chairman, has clarified why he failed to attend the menteri besar swearing-in ceremony at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, attributing the absence to inadequate notice.
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Ten Negeri Sembilan assemblymen were sworn in as State Executive Council members in a ceremony at Istana Besar Seri Menanti, with two incumbents retained in their positions.
Barisan Nasional Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has expressed confidence that the 10 newly appointed Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council members are capable of fulfilling their duties and supporting the Menteri Besar.
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Political analysts have urged the newly-formed governments in Johor and Negeri Sembilan to translate campaign pledges into concrete action immediately, prioritising service delivery and performance over post-election political manoeuvring.
Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is exploring the creation of Deputy Exco positions for major portfolios, citing a need to strengthen the state's administrative structure following the recent state election.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will collaborate to form Negeri Sembilan's new government following recent electoral developments.
Newly appointed Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim says the state cabinet lineup will be finalised by Friday following discussions with Barisan Nasional leadership and the Sultan.
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.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional claim they have secured 23 seats in Negri Sembilan's state election, providing them with a commanding majority to form the next government in the state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional following its election victory in Negri Sembilan, signalling the federal government's readiness to support the state administration.
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Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional's sweeping victory in Negeri Sembilan's state election represents a substantial mandate to advance the state's administration, according to UMNO's Jalaluddin Alias.
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Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have formed a coalition government in Negeri Sembilan after winning a combined two-thirds majority in state elections, with BN taking 18 seats and PN securing seven.
Eight Johor Pakatan Harapan lawmakers have challenged the state government's decision to appoint 10 deputy committee chairmen, demanding transparent justification based on administrative necessity rather than political considerations.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan leadership has dismissed allegations that the state government ignored land encroachment in Seremban villages, pointing to relocation initiatives and administrative reviews already underway before the June dissolution.
Malaysia's Public Service Department is accelerating implementation of the ILTIZAM Act 2025 at state government level while working to establish consistent understanding across all agencies to reduce bureaucratic red tape.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has characterised the state cabinet reshuffle as part of necessary administrative renewal, publicly thanking four outgoing exco members for their service and emphasising continuity in governance.
Pakatan Harapan is targeting at least 23 of 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan's August 1 state election to secure a stronger governance mandate, according to deputy chairman Anthony Loke.
Johor's new state cabinet was formally constituted with four debut appointments and six continuing members sworn in before the Regent. The appointments follow Barisan Nasional's decisive win in recent state elections.
A new Johor State Executive Council was formed when ten assemblymen took their oaths before the Regent, following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory that secured 48 of 56 state seats.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has confirmed the state government will not appoint replacements for positions vacated by Pakatan Harapan members following the coalition's withdrawal from the state Cabinet.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to the DAP to suspend its planned withdrawal from the Melaka state government, urging the coalition to maintain focus on economic development and public welfare amid coalition tensions.
Terengganu officials have defended the state's redesigned tourism logo, stating it was developed in accordance with Islamic guidelines while maintaining the iconic turtle as its centrepiece. The stylized emblem represents an upgrade from its 2007 predecessor.
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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 new Menteri Besar will take the oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon at 3 pm, the Johor Palace has announced, following Barisan Nasional's commanding election victory.
PAS has indicated it will assist Umno in establishing a Johor state government should Barisan Nasional fail to achieve a simple majority in the upcoming Saturday election.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has acknowledged that Perikatan Nasional may encounter difficulties in securing sufficient seats to form a government in Johor following the state election scheduled for Saturday.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz dismisses speculation about ulterior motives, insisting the upcoming state election focuses solely on returning electoral power to citizens.