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Selangor aims to expand its Higher Education Institution Study Incentive programme to benefit 5,000 students annually by 2027, up from the current 3,000 recipients, driven by overwhelming application demand.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has defended his appointment as legitimate and properly conducted, responding to questions raised about the process.
Senior Umno politician Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has claimed that the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition has won 23 state assembly seats in Negri Sembilan, asserting this is enough to establish the next state administration.
Barisan Nasional has secured control of Negeri Sembilan's state government following recent elections. The coalition, led by chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid, is now positioning itself to extend its political reach into neighbouring Melaka.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have agreed to form a coalition government in Negeri Sembilan, marking a significant political realignment in the state following recent electoral developments.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has urged the state's accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs to serve as strategic partners with the government, leveraging their experience to create opportunities for younger generations.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid and senior Cabinet ministers have extended congratulations to Datuk Ismail Lasim following his swearing-in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership of the state.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, freshly sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar, made a solemn visit to his parents' burial site at Tebing Tinggi Muslim cemetery in Kuala Pilah. The gesture underscores personal values as he begins leading the state under a Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition government.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged his state government's unwavering commitment to preserving the royal institution and the state's customs and traditions.
Negeri Sembilan's incoming Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has pledged to finalise the state cabinet composition within days, pending approvals from party leaders and the state ruler.
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Melaka's Barisan Nasional leadership has indicated flexibility in coalition arrangements for the upcoming state election, signalling openness to working with other political parties under the BN Plus framework.
Datuk Ismail Lasim, a 67-year-old lawyer and experienced politician, has been sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, bringing nearly three decades of state-level political and administrative expertise to the role.
Voters in Negeri Sembilan have delivered a striking blow to Pakatan Harapan's state government, with the Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalition winning decisive control in an election that reorders regional political dynamics.
The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition has claimed victory in Negri Sembilan's state election with 23 seats, sufficient for a simple majority. Coalition leader Asyraf Wajdi announced the results after voting closed at 6pm.
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Barisan Nasional has formally submitted three candidates for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position to Tuanku Muhriz, with the final selection to be announced by the palace following the coalition's strong electoral performance.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have secured a two-thirds majority in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with BN winning 18 seats and PN claiming seven seats, positioning them to form the new state government.
Pahang has identified a fraud syndicate in Bentong district illegally offering state land alienation services. The Menteri Besar urges the public to verify all transactions directly with government offices and avoid unsolicited agents.
Nine Amanah candidates are campaigning in Negeri Sembilan's upcoming state election by highlighting the Pakatan Harapan government's track record and a service-oriented political approach, with emphasis on direct community engagement.
Sabah has received RM600 million of a RM1.5 billion interim special grant and is pressing the Federal Government to release the remaining RM900 million before year-end. The state maintains its constitutional entitlement to 40 per cent of revenues remains unresolved.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reframed a significant cabinet reshuffle as part of planned administrative renewal, publicly thanking four outgoing exco members for their service while welcoming fresh faces.
Johor has completed its new state administration with the swearing-in of ten executive councillors, including four newcomers appointed to head key committees following Barisan Nasional's decisive election victory.
Ten Johor assemblymen were sworn in as State Executive Council members in a ceremony before the Regent of Johor at Istana Bukit Serene, cementing Barisan Nasional's control of the state government following its decisive election win.
The Regent of Johor presided over the swearing-in of the state's new Executive Council members at Istana Bukit Serene, cementing Barisan Nasional's mandate after securing 48 of 56 seats in last week's state election.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been postponed by one day to Saturday at Istana Bukit Serene, with authorities providing no explanation for the delay.
Johor's new State Executive Council members will be sworn in at Istana Bukit Serene tomorrow, with the Regent of Johor presiding. The ceremony follows Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's recent appointment.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has condemned what he describes as 'traitors' within Negri Sembilan for orchestrating efforts to undermine the state government led by caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has not yet received a comprehensive briefing on the circumstances surrounding four Melaka DAP state assemblymen's withdrawal from the state administration, though Pakatan Harapan leadership plans to address the matter promptly.
Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn support for Melaka's BN-led government, with five opposition assemblymen relinquishing all state positions following disagreement over a constitutional amendment allowing nominated seats.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has appealed to voters to evaluate Barisan Nasional based on its development achievements rather than partisan animosity, urging constituents to reject inflammatory political campaigns.
Barisan Nasional has crossed the 40-seat threshold in the Johor state election, marking a strong performance for the coalition. Party president Zahid confirmed the milestone as counting continued.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Onn Hafiz Ghazi on his appointment as Johor Menteri Besar, following Barisan Nasional's decisive two-thirds majority victory in the recent state election.
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Johor's new Menteri Besar is poised for a swearing-in ceremony at Istana Bukit Serene today at 3pm, with the palace declining to disclose the appointee's name until the official announcement.
Johor's incoming Menteri Besar will take the oath of office this afternoon at Istana Bukit Serene, the palace announced. The ceremony follows Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in yesterday's state election.
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has firmly denied rumours of jumping ship to another political party, reaffirming his commitment to Bersatu and his role as chairman of the state wing.
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Barisan Nasional has claimed victory in the Johor state election, with Umno asserting the coalition has secured more than half the available seats, consolidating its position in a key opposition stronghold.
Barisan Nasional has strengthened its grip on Johor by winning 48 of 56 state assembly seats, securing a commanding two-thirds majority and expanding its representation by eight seats compared to 2022.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled that Perikatan Nasional may lack the numbers to form government in Johor following this Saturday's state election.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz says the state election is centred entirely on returning the mandate to voters to select their next government, rejecting suggestions of other political agendas.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has drawn a clear line on federal fiscal responsibility, asserting that the central government cannot be expected to shoulder all additional costs arising from state-level policy decisions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made clear that the federal government will not automatically fund cost escalations arising from state government decisions, signalling a stricter approach to intergovernmental financial relationships.