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DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke casts his ballot at the polling centre at SJKC Kelpin in Jalan Tok Ungku, Taman Ujong, Seremban, during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 4 h ago

Anthony Loke’s first defeat in 22 years and what it tells us — Khoo Ying Hooi

The author argues that the Negeri Sembilan election marks a new era of complementary Malay leadership, contending that enduring political success will depend on coalitions that combine distinct strengths rather than any single party seeking dominance. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 7 h ago

Negeri Sembilan and the lessons of the Three Kingdoms — Omar Mustapha

Datuk Ismail bin Lasim’s rise to the state’s highest political office comes as a continuation of his long-standing presence in Negeri Sembilan politics. — Picture via Facebook/Ismail Lasim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Who is Ismail Lasim, the new Negeri Sembilan menteri besar?

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 / 12 h ago

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

Kuala Pilah Umno chief Datuk Ismail Lasim has been sworn in today as the new menteri besar of Negeri Sembilan. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 7 h ago

It’s official: Ismail Lasim takes over as Negeri Sembilan menteri besar

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after stunning Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final. — Getty Images pic via AFP

Sports / 10 h ago

Filipina Alexandra Eala powers past Naomi Osaka for second career WTA final in Washington Open

Bystanders after evacuating the Sunway Square Mall due to a fire. — Threads video screenshot

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Fire breaks out at Sunway Square Mall, blaze contained before firefighters arrive   (VIDEO)

The author argues that Negeri Sembilan signals not simply an electoral setback for the Unity Government but a deeper crisis of confidence in Reformasi, warning that political movements collapse when their own supporters lose faith rather than when their opponents grow stronger. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 3 h ago

The empire of silence — Che Ran

People gather at the site of clashes near Fnideq on the Morocco-Spain border on July 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

How 60,000 migrants walked into Spain in three days — and why Morocco didn’t stop them

iQIYI’s latest C-drama, ‘Overdo’, came to life with a two-day pop-up event at Sunway Pyramid on August 1 and 2. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff

Showbiz / 9 h ago

Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan’s ‘Overdo’ fuels Malaysian fan frenzy with Sunway Pyramid pop-up (VIDEO)

Jemaluang Dairy Valley chief executive officer Qasem Alhasan stands beside a Jersey Friesian cow at the dairy farm in Mersing, Johor, and aspires to build an internationally competitive dairy industry that Malaysians can be proud of. — Picture from Facebook/Qasem Alhasan

Money / 12 h ago

Got milk? Johor dairy project Jemaluang Dairy Valley is just getting started, targets 12 million litres by end 2026 (VIDEO)

Speaking at his first press conference after taking his oath of office, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the holiday had received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Gesture of appreciation: Negeri Sembilan MB announces special state public holiday tomorrow

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.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

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

Police are investigating a viral video showing two males, including a 16-year-old student, fighting at the Pandamaran Sports Complex car park in Klang. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Penyulam Aksara

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police probe viral Pandamaran car park brawl involving 16-year-old student

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

Malaysia / 10 h ago

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

Malaysia

1 h ago

Police arrest seven, including two teens, in Jalan Ampang knife‑point robbery investigation

Police arrested seven individuals, including two teenage girls, to assist in the investigation of a knife-point robbery case at a residential unit in Jalan Ampang last Friday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Police arrested seven individuals, including two teenage girls, to assist in the investigation of a knife-point robbery case at a residential unit in Jalan Ampang last Friday.Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Annas Sulaiman said that the police arrested five men aged 22 to 38...

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Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to cooperating with any party under a BN Plus formula for the upcoming state election, its chairman and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Open to negotiations: Melaka MB says willing to discuss cooperation with any party for the coming state polls

Speaking at his first press conference after taking his oath of office, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the holiday had received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Gesture of appreciation: Negeri Sembilan MB announces special state public holiday tomorrow

The newly appointed menteri besar also said representatives from both Perikatan Nasional and Barisan Nasional — including Umno, MCA and MIC assemblymen — would be considered in the formation of the state administration. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

Police are investigating a viral video showing two males, including a 16-year-old student, fighting at the Pandamaran Sports Complex car park in Klang. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Penyulam Aksara

5 h ago

Police probe viral Pandamaran car park brawl involving 16-year-old student

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (left) delivers his royal address during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony of the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar at Istana Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah today. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Tuanku Muhriz tells Negeri Sembilan assemblymen to put people above politics

BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the coalition would use its Negeri Sembilan election victory to form a stable and people-focused government. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

BN will deliver responsible and people-centred govt in Negeri Sembilan, says Zambry

Datuk Ismail bin Lasim’s rise to the state’s highest political office comes as a continuation of his long-standing presence in Negeri Sembilan politics. — Picture via Facebook/Ismail Lasim

7 h ago

Who is Ismail Lasim, the new Negeri Sembilan menteri besar?

Kuala Pilah Umno chief Datuk Ismail Lasim has been sworn in today as the new menteri besar of Negeri Sembilan. — Picture via Facebook

7 h ago

It’s official: Ismail Lasim takes over as Negeri Sembilan menteri besar

Kuala Pilah Umno chief Datuk Ismail Lasim, 67, who is also a member of the Umno Supreme Council, won the Juasseh state seat in yesterday’s 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. — Facebook pic

8 h ago

Ismail Lasim among three tipped for Negeri Sembilan menteri besar post

According to the department, multiple complaints were lodged through the MyAnimalWelfare system at around 9.25pm on 30 July 2026 after the video began circulating online. — Social media pic

9 h ago

Selangor Veterinary Department probes viral dog abuse incident in Port Klang

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he submitted three names to the Yang di‑Pertuan Besar during an audience at Istana Hinggap last night, stressing that the choice rests entirely with the ruler. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Negeri Sembilan to swear In new menteri besar this morning, chosen candidate still unknown

Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said they received a report from the Kampung Baru Subang police station regarding the incident. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

9 h ago

After viral video shows young girl being molested, Sungai Buloh police searching for perpetrator

Hulu Terengganu police chief Supt Sharudin Abdul Wahab said firefighters recovered the body of Harun Ibrahim from the riverbank at about 7.30 pm, about 100 metres from the spot where he was reported missing. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

9 h ago

Man drowns after saving eight-year-old great-nephew from Terengganu river

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

9 h ago

Negeri Sembilan state election sees 30 candidates losing their deposits

Pakatan Harapan's Nicole Tan Lee Koon was one of three women who won state seats in the Negeri Sembilan polls. — Facebook pic

9 h ago

Out of nine women candidates in Negeri Sembilan polls, only three winners

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