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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.

Marriage of Malaysian ruling partners is on the rocks. Will the alliance survive the polls?

Pakatan Harapan’s central leadership led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (fourth from left) singing Negaraku during the PH Convention held at the Persada Johor International Convention centre in Johor Bahru on May 17.

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Negeri Sembilan crisis signals end is nigh for Anwar’s unity government

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Aminuddin Harun (centre) retains the support of his Pakatan Harapan colleagues but UMNO's attempt to topple him is set to have national ramifications.

Negeri Sembilan’s Chief Minister loses majority after UMNO withdrawal, but says he will stay on

All 14 assemblymen from UMNO withdrew support for Negeri Sembilan’s on April 27.

Hishammuddin vows loyalty after UMNO lifts his suspension, Khairy says ‘I’m home’

Former Umno vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein expressed his gratitude to Umno’s top leadership and the supreme council for lifting his suspension.

UMNO opens doors to Khairy, Hishammuddin and Syed Hamid

UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed the reinstatement of the trio’s party memberships in a Facebook post on the night of April 17 following the party’s leadership meeting held in Melaka.

Umno’s Rumah Bangsa and the quest for ‘Malay Unity’ in Malaysian politics

Umno's Rumah Bangsa initiative involves the return of people like Khairy Jamaluddin (second from right), seen here at party's general assembly in January, along with current Youth chief Akmal Saleh (right).

Malaysia’s UMNO set to welcome Khairy, Hishammuddin back into the fold as election season nears

UMNO president Zahid Hamidi appears to have reconciled with protege-turned-critic Khairy Jamaluddin three years after the latter was sacked from the party.

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