Barisan Nasional

Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

PAS president Hadi Awang (second from left) and Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin (second from right) at a Perikatan Nasional - Barisan Nasional campaign rally in Negeri Sembilan, July 30, 2026.

Malaysia’s Malay unity wave is real. Time to stop overthinking it

Barisan Nasional president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (third from left) and Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan (centre) holding hands aloft with other leaders from their alliances after their decisive victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug 1.

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.

Negeri Sembilan election: Indian voters could be key to whether Anwar’s PH retains the state

In a last-ditch attempt to win back support from the Indian community, Anwar apologised on July 29, days before the Negeri Sembilan state election, for his controversial “illegal temple” remark.

Senior opposition figure Rais Yatim loses Negeri Sembilan royal titles over role in palace crisis

The royal titles of Rais Yatim (pictured), a party chairman in the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition, was revoked by Negeri Sembilan state ruler Muhriz Munawir on July 30.

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 state election: Four high-stakes seats to watch amid a royal tussle

The Aug 1 state election is largely a showdown between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional, with 103 candidates vying for Negeri Sembilan’s 36 assembly seats.

News analysis

After two strikes, Anwar needs a home run in Negeri Sembilan

the result will have a knock-on effect on how the three largest ruling parties decide to navigate a maximum last 18 months before national polls.

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..

Field Notes from Johor Bahru

Days before Johor voted, one viral Malay phrase already hinted at BN’s landslide win

A catchphrase has indicated public support for Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who contested the Machap seat during the Johor state election.

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