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Barisan Nasional has pledged to establish a special officer position focused on Orang Asli affairs within the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar's office following the upcoming election, according to party chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have secured additional seats in the 16th Negri Sembilan state election as votes are being counted, while Pakatan Harapan retained the Mambau constituency.
Authorities in Negri Sembilan have made their first arrest related to election-related offences during the state campaign, with a man detained for damaging campaign flags.
A PKR candidate competing in the Umno-held Pertang seat hopes his Mandarin language abilities will help him win over the constituency's Chinese voters, who represent one-fifth of the electorate.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has unveiled 24 candidates for the Negeri Sembilan state election, featuring two nominees from coalition partner Urimai contesting under Bersatu's banner. Polling takes place on August 1.
Perikatan Nasional has announced its 11-candidate slate for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, with seats distributed among coalition partners PAS, Parti Wawasan Negara, Gerakan, and MIPP.
Barisan Nasional will customise its election strategy for Negeri Sembilan by taking into account the state's distinct demographic composition and voting behaviour, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid announced.