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Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negeri Sembilan chief minister, declares Aug 3 a state holiday

Juasseh assemblyman Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Aug 2.

Anwar’s PH loses Negeri Sembilan, as BN claims win together with ally PN

PN secretary general Takiyuddin Hassan (middle) flanked by BN president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (left) and BN Negeri Sembilan chairman Mohamad Hasan (right) cheering the results in their favour in the Aug 1 state election at UMNO Negeri Sembilan headquarters in Seremban.

UMNO-PAS marriage again? Anwar is staring down the barrel of a rekindled Malay unity pact

Malaysia’s economy has outperformed expectations, but politically, Anwar’s wager looks increasingly fragile as support among Malay-Muslim voters remains stubbornly elusive for his Pakatan Harapan coalition.

Is DAP turning into a new MCA?

Surrounded by supporters, DAP secretary-general and Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) marching towards the nomination centre in Negeri Sembilan on July 18.

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.

In Malaysia, the good vibes are with a resurgent Barisan Nasional

Barisan Nasional Ahmad Zahid Hamidi embraces Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi after the bloc’s crushing victory in the July 11 Johor state election..

News analysis

BN may win Johor easily, but a bigger political shake-up could be brewing

Flags of Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Parti Bersama Malaysia seen in Stulang during Johor campaigning.

News analysis

Will Malaysia’s rulers defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it?

The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Muhriz Munawir being greeted by his subjects at Friday prayers on June 5, even as rebel aristocrats installed a replacement the same day.

Negeri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

Seats beside Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir were left vacated as the chieftains decided to boycott the opening of the state assembly on April 23.

Who are the five in the race to succeed Malaysia PM Anwar for the country’s top job?

New contenders to become Malaysia's 11th leader are (from left) Datuk Seri Samsuri Mokhtar, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

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