SEREMBAN – Negeri Sembilan’s PRN16 ignited today as candidates filed nominations across eight centres, setting off a two‑week sprint to polling day on August 1.
The Election Commission confirmed 464 forms sold and 70 deposits paid, signalling a crowded contest. PH is fielding candidates in all 36 seats, BN in 25, PN in 11, with smaller parties adding colour to the race.
Early voting has been fixed for July 28, while polling day is on Aug 1 following the dissolution of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly on June 5 with the consent of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.
A total of 889,490 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the state election, comprising 867,151 ordinary voters, 16,884 military personnel and their spouses, and 5,455 police personnel and their spouses.
Over the past few days, political parties have unveiled their slates of candidates, fielding a mix of incumbents and new faces in their bid to secure the people’s mandate to govern the state.
In addition, Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (ASLI), the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) and Parti Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) will each field one candidate, while Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will contest 24 seats, including two candidates from Parti Bersepakat Hak Rakyat Malaysia (Urimai) using the Bersatu logo.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the election, the Negeri Sembilan police have deployed 4,800 officers and personnel, with the assistance of another 1,373 officers and personnel from Bukit Aman.
Nomination day is expected to draw large crowds of party supporters, leaders and political figures accompanying their respective candidates to the nomination centres.
The EC has reminded all candidates and supporters to comply with the rules and avoid any form of provocation that could disrupt the nomination process.
Security forces are on high alert, while MetMalaysia forecasts morning showers in Port Dickson and Seremban, with thunderstorms statewide later.
The Johor PRN just days ago saw BN crush rivals with 48 of 56 seats, leaving PH battered with only eight.
That southern landslide now looms large over Negeri Sembilan, where PH must defend its 2023 gains against BN’s surging momentum. – July 18, 2026