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A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator told the Sessions Court that Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng sought legal advice from state government officers regarding the tunnel project's lawfulness before proceeding.
The former Perlis menteri besar has rejected accusations that he incited party members to boycott PAS programmes, though he acknowledged lingering pain over his political departure from the state leadership.
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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 new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is exploring the creation of Deputy Exco positions across key portfolios to reinforce the state administration. The move reflects a restructuring of the executive framework following recent state elections.
Negeri Sembilan's Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz has urged the state's elected representatives to place public welfare above political or personal interests when executing their duties.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will seek an audience with Negri Sembilan's ruler before announcing the coalition's choice for Menteri Besar, signalling a deliberate consultation with royal leadership ahead of the decision.
Malaysia's Public Service Department is accelerating state-level implementation of the ILTIZAM Act while building consensus among federal agencies on reducing bureaucratic red tape and improving service delivery efficiency.
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has formally acknowledged the contributions of four outgoing state executive council members following a reshuffle that retained six incumbents while introducing four new faces to the administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Melaka DAP to shelve plans to withdraw from the state administration, arguing that maintaining focus on development and social welfare should take precedence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a last-minute appeal to Johor voters, stressing that tomorrow's state election outcome will shape the trajectory of Malaysia's largest southern state and its economic prospects.