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Trick Lama: Who lost in Negeri Sembilan? Anthony Loke, Nurul Izzah & The Tabung Haji RCI

6:18 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The dust is settling after the Negeri Sembilan state election – but the political fallout is only beginning.

In this episode of Trick Lama, we unpack the casualties, controversies and consequences emerging from the polls, including Anthony Loke’s political future, Nurul Izzah Anwar’s resignation, and what the election results could mean for the balance of power within the unity government.

We also examine the long-awaited Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report and the questions it raises about accountability, governance and Malaysia’s political establishment.

Hosts:

Terence Fernandez (Group Editor In-Chief, Big Boom Media)

Datuk Zainul Arifin (Group Chief Executive Officer, Big Boom Media)

Datuk “Rocky” Ahiruddin Attan (Group Advisor, Big Boom Media) – August 10, 2026

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