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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's Election Commission to produce a fresh assessment of Sarawak's bid to expand its state assembly from 82 to 99 seats, according to government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari has deferred questions about a state assemblyman's alleged bankruptcy to the Selangor State Assembly Speaker, saying the matter will be resolved according to law. Speaker Lau Weng San confirmed investigations are ongoing.
Selangor's State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is methodically reviewing the status of all state assemblymen to determine whether any seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
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Thirty candidates lost their deposits in Negeri Sembilan's state election after failing to secure at least one-eighth of votes cast. Bersatu bore the brunt, losing 23 of 24 candidate deposits.
Selangor's state assembly speaker is set to announce on August 3 the findings of a review into allegations affecting a state assemblyman's eligibility, potentially triggering a by-election if the seat is declared vacant.
Selangor's leadership is examining whether a state assemblyman meets eligibility requirements, with the potential outcome being a by-election. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is seeking legal counsel before determining next steps.
Sabah's state assembly has greenlit a RM1.61 billion supplementary spending bill, with funds allocated across six categories including statutory contributions, operations, and infrastructure development.
Melaka's State Assembly has approved a constitutional amendment enabling the appointment of up to seven nominated assemblymen, with 23 lawmakers supporting the measure and five opposing it.
Maszlee, the former education minister who lost his Simpang Renggam parliamentary seat in GE15, appears set to return to the political arena after securing the Puteri Wangsa state seat in unofficial election results.
Johor held its 16th state election today with 2.7 million eligible voters participating across 1,076 polling centres. The election determines representation for all 56 state assembly seats, with 172 candidates contesting from eight political parties.
The chief of Johor's PAS branch has launched a direct appeal to Maharani constituents, stressing the importance of retaining the constituency as the party's only state assembly seat in Johor following the previous electoral cycle.