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Negeri Sembilan enters final stretch as BN holds slight edge, Chennah and Linggi emerge as decisive battlegrounds

Analysts say marginal seats, voter turnout and campaign momentum, not the Tabung Haji RCI, will determine who forms the next state government

Rafizi’s quit threat over PKR race risks backlash, fuels negative narrative: analyst

UTM’s Mazlan Ali warns emotional response may hurt the Economy minister’s image, undermine party unity ahead of internal contest

BN likely to retain Ayer Kuning with larger majority, but outcome hinges on Malay voters: observers

TAPAH – Barisan Nasional (BN) is poised to retain the Ayer Kuning state seat in the upcoming by-election this Saturday with a potentially larger majority, but analysts say the coalition will need...

‘Nothing but a political gimmick’: analyst says SG4 failed Terengganu in Raya bonus row

SG4, Terengganu, political analysis, Perikatan Nasional, state governance

‘Keep out of it’: Analysts reject formal advisory roles for ex-state leaders, cite interference

They said Malaysia does not need to emulate Singapore, which has created minister mentor and senior minister positions for former prime ministers to guide their successors

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Malaysian Nazmi a candidate to referee at 2026 football World Cup

National referee Muhammad Nazmi Nasaruddin has been selected as one of the main refereeing candidates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Maxim Malaysia secures full Apad licence, elevates safety and inclusivity in e‑hailing

Apad approval means verified drivers, stronger safety tools, and more freedom for gig partners

Dilema pelakon veteran, tiada tawaran sejak berbulan lamanya, watak ibu digantikan dengan pelakon muda

Kisah pelakon veteran tidak menerima sebarang tawaran lakonan bukanlah sesuatu yang baru. Kemelut ini berlaku sejak sekian lama namun situasi ketika ini semakin meruncing