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Police are questioning Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umno leader over separate campaign statements made during the recent Negri Sembilan state election.
Bersatu's Dr Afif Bahardin has pressed Umno to demonstrate commitment to rebuilding a Malay-Muslim political bloc by withdrawing support from the Selangor government aligned with Pakatan Harapan.
Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy has indicated that formal discussions between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional regarding cooperation for the next general election have not yet commenced, with the focus instead on consolidating the newly formed Negeri Sembilan administration.
Umno's leadership has cautioned party members to maintain humility following Barisan Nasional's success in the Negri Sembilan state election, emphasizing the need to avoid past mistakes driven by electoral overconfidence.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, a veteran UMNO politician and lawyer with three decades of state-level experience, was sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, bringing extensive administrative expertise to the role.
Datuk Ismail Lassim, the Kuala Pilah UMNO chief, is one of three candidates being considered for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position following the state election victory by the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition.
Umno-led Barisan Nasional achieved a commanding performance in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with the coalition's victorious candidates ranging from a 35-year-old rising star to an octogenarian, signalling the party's ability to mobilise support across demographic lines.
Barisan Nasional has shortlisted three candidates for Negri Sembilan's menteri besar post, with Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias among the contenders for the state leadership role.
Umno leader Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki announced that the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalition has won 23 seats in the Negri Sembilan state election, claiming a sufficient majority to form the next government.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has claimed the BN-PN coalition is leading in 21 seats in the Negri Sembilan state election, suggesting a strong performance for the ruling alliance.
Perikatan Nasional took a subordinate role in Johor's election campaign to prevent Umno from losing control of the state, according to PAS president Hadi Awang.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has urged authorities to make public the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, declaring that his party Umno welcomes scrutiny of its governance of the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
Umno vice-president Johari Abdul Ghani has made a direct appeal to Negri Sembilan voters to evaluate candidates based on their ability to govern effectively, rather than allowing broader political controversies to dictate their voting behaviour in upcoming elections.
Pakatan Harapan's legal team has initiated police reports against two Umno leaders over campaign statements in Negeri Sembilan, alleging improper remarks about the Menteri Besar appointment process and claims regarding DAP control of state institutions.
Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said has reaffirmed that Malaysia is a permanent homeland for all citizens, reminding PN election director Sanusi Nor of constitutional guarantees protecting the rights and status of every Malaysian regardless of ancestry.
UMNO Information Chief Azalina Othman Said has criticised remarks by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Mohd Nor, warning that divisive rhetoric on race and belonging has no place in the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign.
The ultimate test of Barisan Nasional's election platform will come from Negri Sembilan voters, according to UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who emphasises that party pledges alone cannot guarantee electoral success.
Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has rejected opposition claims that the BN coalition would be sidelined by PN in future political contests, asserting his party's continued relevance.
A senior Umno leader has moved to reassure non-Malay communities about the BN-PN coalition, pointing to PAS's historical treatment of minority groups as evidence that their concerns are unfounded.
Former Umno Youth leader Khairy Jamaluddin theorises that Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi could maintain his support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim despite gains made by BN and PN, to uphold the government's reputation.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has dismissed criticism from Umno over Pakatan Harapan's menteri besar candidate selection for Negri Sembilan, characterizing rival remarks as factional attacks.
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has challenged Pakatan Harapan to identify a replacement Menteri Besar candidate should incumbent Aminuddin Harun lose the Linggi seat in Negri Sembilan's upcoming state election.
Perikatan Nasional has named Negri Sembilan Umno chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias among top menteri besar candidates ahead of the August 1 state election, signalling the coalition's preparation for a potential victory.
Perikatan Nasional's Klawang candidate Danni Rais has rejected suggestions of grassroots resistance from Umno members, emphasising collaborative management of polling operations across the constituency.
Barisan Nasional will maintain its participation in the Unity Government following a resolution passed at UMNO's General Assembly, according to party chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who emphasised the decision reflects the party's highest authority.
UMNO has rejected reports suggesting Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional are drafting a joint campaign manifesto for the forthcoming Negri Sembilan state election.
Umno vice-president Khaled has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to comprehensively reject Bersatu, mirroring the party's decisive electoral loss in Johor, to diminish its influence before the next general election.
A Klawang BN polling centre has been shuttered in protest after the seat was ceded to PN under their electoral arrangement. Umno state chief Jalaluddin acknowledged the closure, attributing it to unhappiness among certain quarters but expected normal operations to resume.
Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Datuk Jalaluddin Alias has expressed gratitude towards Perikatan Nasional for committing to support Barisan Nasional's leadership of the state administration if their joint political efforts succeed in forthcoming state elections.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on Negri Sembilan voters to decisively reject Bersatu in the forthcoming state election, arguing the move would establish clear political boundaries for future general elections.
Wawasan party president Hamzah Zainuddin has rebuked Muhyiddin Yassin's criticism of the Perikatan Nasional coalition, pointing out that the former prime minister would never have reached office without PAS and Umno's political backing.
Barisan Nasional has committed to running a civil and dignified campaign in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with the coalition's leadership emphasizing respect and decorum throughout the electoral process.
Senior Barisan Nasional leaders turned out in force across Negeri Sembilan nomination centres, accompanying party candidates filing papers for the state election scheduled for August 1.
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.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has accused Umno of plotting to destabilize the current unity government through methods similar to those that previously brought down his Perikatan Nasional administration.
Umno and PAS are positioning themselves for a potential political realignment, with Umno leader Zahid reportedly targeting the prime minister position and PAS seeking a return to government office.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is being considered as a potential Barisan Nasional candidate for the Rembau state seat in Negeri Sembilan, with observers speculating about his possible elevation to Menteri Besar.
Political experts dismiss prospects of a formal Umno-Pas alliance for the Negri Sembilan state election, even as Barisan Nasional demonstrated electoral strength in the recent Johor polls.
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has firmly rejected suggestions that his party has struck a preliminary agreement with Pas regarding seat allocations for the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected claims of a formal pact with PAS for Negeri Sembilan, emphasizing the party retains flexibility in its political alignments and that arrangements can shift without notice.
Former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil has applied to join PAS, stating he seeks to continue his political career within an Islamic party he believes is uncorrupted.
Umno announced that Barisan Nasional is commanding a lead across 43 seats in the Johor state election, signalling a strong performance for the coalition in the southern state.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has deflected questions about his earlier pledge to resign should Umno achieve a landslide victory in Johor's state election, prioritising constituent service.
Felicia Poh Rui Ling, 28, won the Penggaram state seat in Johor's 16th election, becoming the youngest successful candidate and retaining the constituency for Pakatan Harapan. Meanwhile, 65-year-old Datuk Samsolbari Jamali claimed the oldest winner title.
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Barisan Nasional claims victory in Johor's state election as vote counting progresses. Umno leaders assert the coalition has crossed the majority mark needed to form government in the southern state.
Barisan Nasional won 48 of 56 seats in Johor's state election, strengthening its grip on Malaysia's economic heartland with a commanding two-thirds supermajority, while Pakatan Harapan secured only 8 seats.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, passed away at Hospital Serdang this morning at 11.34 am.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed his condolences to the family of Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist and media officer at UMNO's president's office, who died at Serdang Hospital aged 66.
UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged all contesting parties in the Johor state election to conduct campaigns maturely and avoid personal attacks, emphasising the need to preserve the Unity Government's cooperative relations at federal level.
The Umno candidate who won Mahkota's 2024 by-election with a commanding 20,648-vote majority has acknowledged the crucial campaigning efforts of Pakatan Harapan, highlighting the fluid nature of Malaysian political alliances.
Family ties transcend political divides in Johor as a former Umno division chief publicly endorses his younger brother's candidacy under rival coalition Perikatan Nasional in the Kahang state seat race.
Approximately 200 members from multiple political parties, including a former Bersatu leader, have switched allegiance to Umno in Pontian ahead of the Johor election, citing confidence in the party and Barisan Nasional.
Johor Umno's information chief has dismissed predictions that Barisan Nasional will win fewer than 40 state assembly seats, characterising such claims as detached political rhetoric rather than factual analysis.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures are redirecting party workers away from dwelling on election forecasts, emphasising instead the importance of focused candidate-centred campaigns. Party leadership stresses that voters ultimately determine electoral outcomes.
Barisan Nasional has expressed strong confidence ahead of the July 11 Johor state election, with senior UMNO officials targeting victory in over 40 of the 56 State Legislative Assembly seats to maintain the coalition's grip on the state.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to unity government allies to cease reviving historical grievances targeting Umno and the coalition ahead of the Johor state election.
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Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled that PAS's rejection of Pakatan in the Johor state polls will only have meaningful impact if voters translate support into ballots for Barisan Nasional.
Khairy Jamaluddin has called on Bersatu supporters to vote for Barisan Nasional, using PAS's recent political realignment as a model and arguing the three coalitions stem from shared Malay-Muslim foundations.
Barisan Nasional must actively engage with PAS supporters and members in constituencies where the Islamist party is not contesting to maximise voter turnout for the coalition.
Umno's secretary-general has challenged Pakatan Harapan over its apparent concern regarding PAS's directive to support Barisan Nasional candidates in seats where Perikatan Nasional does not compete.
Johor Umno's deputy chairman has dismissed assertions by DAP that Barisan Nasional's grip on the state is loosening, insisting the coalition remains stable despite recent political shifts.
The Kangar Umno division chief and two co-defendants must repay RM492,480 to a haj service provider after the High Court rejected their attempt to defer the judgment execution.
A High Court has rejected an attempt by an Umno-linked official and two associates to delay a RM492,480 refund owed to umrah pilgrims. The court ruled against their bid to stay the payment order while their appeal proceeds.
UMNO president Zahid Hamidi has instructed the party's election machinery to disregard comments from former leader Puad Zarkashi regarding Barisan Nasional candidates contesting in the Johor state polls.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned against assuming the outcome is settled in his bid for a second term, emphasizing that the upcoming Johor election on July 11 remains wide open.
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Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi has officially filed his nomination to contest the Machap state seat, accompanied by prominent UMNO figures signalling party unity ahead of the election.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has thrown his weight behind the Barisan Nasional campaign effort in Johor, making a personal appearance to rally support for the coalition's candidate contesting the Tiram seat.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has expressed confidence that Barisan Nasional can retain the Kota Iskandar state seat and recapture lost seats in Iskandar Puteri through improved coordination and unity across party structures.
Umno's information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has cautioned against premature discussions on coalition governments in Johor, insisting that such talks should only commence following the official release of election outcomes.
A Federal Court panel has rejected Isa Samad's final legal challenge, finding no grounds for judicial review. The former Umno politician now faces a royal pardon as his only remaining path to relief.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid has adopted a diplomatic tone regarding departing party members, including former UMNO Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi, ahead of the July 11 Johor state election.
Political observers caution that Umno's rivals stand to benefit from recent departures among senior party figures, with Puad Zarkashi's resignation carrying particular symbolic resonance within the party's traditional hierarchy.
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Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a senior Umno Supreme Council member, has left the party ahead of the upcoming Johor state election, marking a significant departure that could reshape regional political dynamics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM30 billion in additional subsidies and assistance spending for 2026 as Malaysia's political landscape intensifies with multiple trials, a contentious Johor election campaign, and fresh allegations of budget mismanagement.
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Umno's top official has alleged that former deputy president Puad Zarkashi resigned because his son was not chosen as a candidate for the Johor state election, adding a new dimension to internal party tensions.
Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, the former Layang-Layang MP, has left Umno and joined Bersatu, signalling mounting tensions within Malaysia's ruling coalition over seat distribution ahead of electoral contests.
Police have initiated an investigation into alleged social media statements by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, following 153 reports filed nationwide in response to controversial remarks.
Johor Barisan Nasional members have filed police reports against former Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi for making allegations about palace involvement in state politics.
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Johor Umno chief Onn Hafiz has pushed back against Puad Zarkashi's claims, insisting that seeking royal consent for government formation is a constitutional obligation rather than royal interference in political processes.
UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has resigned from the party after his son was not nominated for the Rengit state seat. Party secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says Puad threatened to quit and attack UMNO if the leadership rejected his request.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has refuted claims that the state assembly dissolution resulted from palace instructions, insisting it was a lawful constitutional process requiring royal consent under state law.