Malaysian royalty

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

BN rebounds, PH flounders and other winners and losers in the Johor polls

Barisan Nasional top leaders including Malaysia DPM Zahid Hamidi and Onn Hafiz, taking a group photo after winning the July 11 state election in Johor.

Johor’s royal row dominates headlines, but voters’ minds remain elsewhere

The war of words between the Johor royal family and the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has barely registered with many Johor voters ahead of the July 11 state polls.

Johor election: Chief minister denies allegations of royal interference in state assembly dissolution

Caretaker Johor Mentri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at the Barisan Nasional candidate announcement for the Johor polls in Johor Bahru.

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz to replace chieftains as tussle for crown escalates

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir is facing a challenge from his cousin for his position.

Throne dispute in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan halts rulers’ conference, Aug 1 state polls in doubt

The Conference of Rulers’ postponement comes despite both the state’s and Malaysia’s federal government recognising only Muhriz Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, or Yamtuan.

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.

Malaysia PM meets with king amid talk of early elections

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing pressure to call polls ahead of schedule.

Malaysia considering legal action against Meta over fake royal accounts

Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government was studying possible legal action against social media platforms that fail to address the issue.

Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief

Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar said there is no need for any party to politicise the matter.

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