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Barisan Nasional Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has voiced confidence in the 10 newly appointed Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council members, saying they are equipped to deliver quality service.
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Political analysts have urged the newly-formed Johor and Negeri Sembilan state governments to prioritise swift implementation of their election promises, focusing on key voter concerns including cost of living, employment and infrastructure.
Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has defended the legitimacy of his appointment, stating the process followed all prescribed procedures correctly and addressed concerns raised by opposition figures.
The Malaysian Chinese Association has returned to Negeri Sembilan's state assembly for the first time since 2016, securing victory in constituencies historically dominated by the Democratic Action Party through the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional electoral pact.
Umno leader Ahmad Maslan believes a BN-PN electoral pact in Negeri Sembilan could yield 25 of the state's 36 assembly seats, arguing the combined firepower of both coalitions presents a formidable challenge to opposition parties.
Senior Umno leaders in Negeri Sembilan have expressed displeasure following the allocation of 11 state assembly seats to Perikatan Nasional, citing concerns about seat distribution to coalition partners.