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Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has defended his appointment as properly conducted and constitutionally sound, responding to questions raised about the selection process.
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The Negeri Sembilan UMNO liaison committee chairman has appealed to party members and state residents to rally behind the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, calling for cohesion to ensure effective governance.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says a decision on a state seat's status will be reached this week, after which the Election Commission will determine whether a by-election is necessary.
Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has committed to upholding the royal institution and maintaining customs as core governance principles, while pledging continued collaboration with the Federal Government.
Newly appointed Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged to govern with fairness, transparency and integrity, prioritising people's welfare and sustainable development across the state.
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Barisan Nasional has expressed gratitude to Negeri Sembilan's ruler for approving Datuk Ismail Lasim as the state's new Menteri Besar. Ismail was sworn in following BN's strong electoral performance.
Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has announced an occasional public holiday on August 3, giving residents a break after the 16th state election concluded successfully yesterday.
Kuala Pilah UMNO chief Datuk Ismail Lasim is among three candidates being considered for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position following the state election where Barisan Nasional secured 18 seats.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and several cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim on his swearing-in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership of the central Malaysian state.
Negeri Sembilan's newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim expects the state cabinet lineup to be finalised by Friday, pending consultations with coalition partners and the state ruler's approval.
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Barisan Nasional has submitted three candidate names for the Menteri Besar position of Negeri Sembilan to the state's Yang Dipertuan Besar. The coalition has kept the identities confidential, with the palace expected to announce the final decision shortly.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Johor BN chairman and Machap assemblyman, arrived at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon for his swearing-in as the state's new Menteri Besar following the coalition's decisive 48-56 seat victory.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi on becoming Johor's new Menteri Besar following the state coalition's commanding electoral performance.
Johor's incoming Menteri Besar will take the oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon, following Barisan Nasional's commanding election victory that secured 48 of 56 state seats.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has offered RTM's broadcast facilities for a live discussion between Johor's Menteri Besar and the Pakatan Harapan candidate, ahead of the state election scheduled for July 11.
Pakatan Harapan has confirmed it will not dictate the appointment of Johor's next Menteri Besar, deferring entirely to the Sultan of Johor's constitutional prerogative should the coalition win the state election on July 11.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has disputed assertions from Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi regarding remarks allegedly made about palace involvement in the state assembly's dissolution decision.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has confirmed he will stand for re-election in the Machap constituency during the forthcoming Johor state election.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has signalled that royal counsel will serve as a yardstick for state government performance, rejecting any suggestion of complacency in governance.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Kamaruddin has questioned the logic behind Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's demand that Pakatan Harapan name a poster boy for the state, given the lack of certainty over who will become menteri besar.
Pakatan Harapan has rebuffed calls to name its menteri besar candidate for the upcoming 16th Johor state election, asserting the coalition will move at its own pace rather than respond to pressure from political rivals.
Pakatan Harapan will determine its candidate for Johor Menteri Besar only after securing victory in the state election, with the decision to be made by the coalition's top leadership council.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has questioned Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's credibility over his insistence that Pakatan Harapan disclose its menteri besar candidate, citing apparent contradictions in his position.
Pakatan Harapan has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the Menteri Besar, choosing instead to concentrate its campaign on substantive policy proposals for the state.
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Johor's Onn Hafiz has dismissed the notion that serving as a party's principal campaign figure guarantees elevation to the position of Menteri Besar, signalling potential complexity in post-election power negotiations.
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz underscores that visibility and popularity among the public cannot secure the state's top administrative role without formal royal consent and approval.
A political analyst has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against dragging the royal institution into his responses to political opponents, urging him to rely on his governance record instead.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has robustly defended his state administration against allegations it lacks willingness to cooperate with the federal government in Putrajaya.