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Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi follows the latest developments of the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election alongside BN secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

(Unofficial) Negeri Sembilan polls: ‘PBN’ to form state govt, sets sights on Melaka next

Merdeka Centre programme director Ibrahim Suffian said Pakatan Harapan’s track record after eight years in power could be a key factor in whether it retains voter support in the August 1, 2026 state election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Merdeka Center: Pakatan’s eight-year track record could matter more than shifting alliances in Negeri Sembilan

Indonesian Customs officials display a Malaysian pilot’s uniform and seized drugs during a press conference at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, near Jakarta, on July 31, 2026, after the 39-year-old pilot known only as MSO was arrested over an alleged drug smuggling attempt. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Indonesia steps up screening for crew bags after Malaysian pilot’s drug arrest in Jakarta

Selangor Menteri Besar and Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at the Jelajah Kekal Harapan Negeri Sembilan event at the Desa Cempaka night market site in Nilai on July 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Pakatan blames ‘racial politics’ after defeat to BN-Perikatan pact in Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan Royal Council (DKU) secretary, Raja Norazli Raja Nordin is seen here. In a statement released today, two Negeri Sembilan Undangs had their appointments declared valid while another three have been, according to adat, disavowed of their positions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Negeri Sembilan confirms two Undang appointments, declares three other claimants invalid

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Aaron Tai found their rhythm in the Yonex Taipei Open beating Taiwan duo Chen Cheng Kuan-Liu Kuang Heng in the semi-finals on on August 1, 2026. — Screengrab from BWF Badminton website

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia’s two Aarons join Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah in Taipei Open final party

National track cycling star Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang reacts after his men’s sprint campaign ended in the quarter-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, a day after winning gold in the keirin event. — Bernama pic

Sports / 12 h ago

Gold yesterday, quarter-final exit today for Azizulhasni in Glasgow Games

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pertang state seat Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias celebrates unofficial results in his favour during the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Zahid: BN and Perikatan will partner to establish Negeri Sembilan administration

The Election Commission (EC), in a Facebook post, said the Juasseh constituency recorded the highest voter turnout so far at 43.5 per cent, followed by Chennah (43.4 per cent) and Senaling (42.8 per cent). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Negeri Sembilan election sees 37pc voter turnout by noon

Malaysian weightlifter Muhammad Erry Hidayat competes in the men’s 79kg event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where he won gold with a Games-record total lift of 331kg. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

‘Who’s going to pay me?’ Gold medallist Erry Hidayat gets real about life after Glasgow Games

Pakatan Harapan (PH) election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stands alongside caretaker Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during a PH press conference on the Negeri Sembilan State Election results in Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Seismic shift in Malaysian politics as BN-Perikatan ousts Pakatan heavyweights in Negeri Sembilan poll

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah advanced to the Taipei Open final today after defeating American duo Francesca Corbett and Jennie Gai in straight games. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah beat American pair to reach Taipei Open final, target first Malaysian women’s doubles crown

British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja (centre), seen with his team after making the first winter ascent of Pakistan’s K2 in 2021, was was among 10 missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak where they were on a climbing expedition, Pakistan’s alpine club said on July 31, 2026. — AFP file pic

World / 11 h ago

Nepal-born climber Nirmal Purja, who conquered all 14 of the world’s highest peaks, dies in avalanche

The Election Commission (EC), in a Facebook post, reported that the Kota state constituency recorded the highest turnout so far at 72.1 per cent, closely followed by Seri Menanti and Labu at 70.9 per cent each. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Negeri Sembilan voter turnout climbs to 65.38pc by 4pm

Based on a Facebook post by the Election Commission (EC), the Seri Menanti state constituency recorded the highest voter turnout so far at 57.6 per cent, followed closely by Senaling at 57.2 per cent and Kota at 56.9 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

EC: Over half of Negeri Sembilan voters turn out by 2pm

Malaysia

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Negeri Sembilan state election sees 30 candidates losing their deposits

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), which did not win a single seat and failed to defend its Labu seat, suffered the biggest loss, with 23 out of 24 of its candidates losing their deposits. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — A total of 30 candidates lost their deposits after failing to garner at least one-eighth of the total of votes counted in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election.Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), which did not win a single seat and failed to defend its Labu...

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Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks to reporters after submitting three names for the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar post. — Bernama pic

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Zahid: BN submits three names for Negeri Sembilan menteri besar post

PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the coalition’s leadership, from the highest level down to the grassroots, would shoulder responsibility collectively, stressing that no individual, group, community or faction would be singled out for blame. — Bernama pic

34 m ago

Pakatan leaders vow collective responsibility for Negeri Sembilan loss, pledge continued commitment to constituents

In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Negeri Sembilan in today’s state election.

48 m ago

PM Anwar pledges continued cooperation, federal support for Negeri Sembilan government

Pakatan Harapan (PH) election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stands alongside caretaker Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun during a PH press conference on the Negeri Sembilan State Election results in Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Seismic shift in Malaysian politics as BN-Perikatan ousts Pakatan heavyweights in Negeri Sembilan poll

Selangor Menteri Besar and Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari speaks at the Jelajah Kekal Harapan Negeri Sembilan event at the Desa Cempaka night market site in Nilai on July 29, 2026. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Pakatan blames ‘racial politics’ after defeat to BN-Perikatan pact in Negeri Sembilan

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pertang state seat Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias celebrates unofficial results in his favour during the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Zahid: BN and Perikatan will partner to establish Negeri Sembilan administration

Muhammad Bakhtiar Mazlan, 22, died on August 1, 2026 after his Honda Vario motorcycle skidded on the East Coast Expressway 2 while he was travelling towards Kuala Lumpur after attending the RXZ Members 8.0 Programme in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. — Picture from Facebook/Tvetmara Johor Bahru

12 h ago

A ride cut short: Homeward-bound varsity student dies on highway after RXZ 8.0 gathering in Gong Badak

A woman aged 80 was killed in a two-car crash near SK Kedai Piah in Ketereh, Kelantan that left four others, including the drivers, with serious injuries on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Myvi and Saga collide near Kelantan school, 80-year-old woman dies, four others seriously injured

As Malaysia’s over-65 age group climbs to 8.4 per cent, the Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address the challenges of an ageing population, with plans for a 2027 rollout. — AFP pic

12 h ago

Economy Ministry eyes pilot project as Malaysia’s ageing population threatens fiscal and care pressures

Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin (centre) hands over the Jalur Gemilang to its general manager Datuk V. Vijayaindiaran (right) during the commission’s 70th anniversary celebration and National Month launch on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Penang Port marks 70 years by giving back to those in need

Terengganu police detained three people, including a teen, suspected of selling ketum water openly at the Paka highway rest stop on July 31, 2026 near a gathering spot for RXZ Members 8.0 programme. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

A Paka R&R special? Terengganu police nab trio over alleged open sale of ketum water, one suspect just 16

Newlyweds Noor Farzana Masnoor (right) and Luqman Adam Sudirman arrive in wedding attire at the SJKT Ladang Kubang polling centre in Labu to cast their ballots during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Right after saying ‘I do’, this Gen Z bride in Negeri Sembilan says ‘I vote’

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi follows the latest developments of the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election alongside BN secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at the BN Command Centre in Wisma Umno Negeri Sembilan, Seremban on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

(Unofficial) Negeri Sembilan polls: ‘PBN’ to form state govt, sets sights on Melaka next

About 12,000 postal ballots are being counted across eight official vote tallying centres in Negeri Sembilan on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Counting begins for nearly 12,000 postal ballots as Negeri Sembilan polls enter final stretch

Merdeka Centre programme director Ibrahim Suffian said Pakatan Harapan’s track record after eight years in power could be a key factor in whether it retains voter support in the August 1, 2026 state election. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Merdeka Center: Pakatan’s eight-year track record could matter more than shifting alliances in Negeri Sembilan

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