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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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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders