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Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has announced he will not contest his Kapit parliamentary seat in the next general election, instead targeting a state assembly position.
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Four political parties failed to secure any seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election, including Bersatu which lost its previously held Labu constituency to Barisan Nasional.
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has suggested that Perikatan Nasional's success in Negeri Sembilan could trigger a broader shift in Malaysia's political landscape, signalling the coalition's ambitions beyond the state level.
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Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to elect leaders committed to fighting corruption and serving the public interest, citing Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun's track record ahead of Saturday's state election.
Barisan Nasional believes securing the Chennah and Linggi constituencies would be pivotal in its bid to wrestle Negri Sembilan from Pakatan Harapan's control.
Former DAP parliamentarian Dr Ong Kian Ming forecasts that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance will capture up to 25 of the 36 state assembly seats in the Negri Sembilan election, signalling a comfortable majority for the coalition.
Negeri Sembilan's royal household has cautioned all political contestants to refrain from involving the monarchy in their campaign activities, emphasising the institution's strict neutrality ahead of the 16th state election on August 1.
Negri Sembilan's Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun has issued a stern warning to all political parties contesting the state election not to weaponise divisive issues that could fracture the foundation of racial harmony in the state.
Police in Negeri Sembilan have initiated seven investigations into election-related offences during the ongoing campaign for the state's 16th general election, with early voting set for July 28.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has responded sharply to criticism from Khaled about the party's election activities, defending any party's right to contest with the intention of winning votes.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has activated its Network Monitoring Centre to monitor communications and multimedia services during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, accepting public complaints on coverage, service quality, and online content.
Pakatan Harapan has launched its Negeri Sembilan election manifesto emphasising practical, achievable commitments rather than political rhetoric, according to coalition chairman and Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.
Pakatan Harapan has released its election manifesto for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state poll, pledging stable governance, 30,000 high-income jobs, 20,000 affordable homes, and improved healthcare and education services.
DAP Women's chief Teo Nie Ching has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to grant Pakatan Harapan another term to continue implementing MADANI reforms, citing strong economic performance and policy achievements over the past three years.
Pakatan Harapan's Ahmad Faez pledges to prioritize Orang Asli development in Labu, with plans for land issues, infrastructure upgrades, and economic opportunities ahead of the August 1 Negeri Sembilan election.