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Barisan Nasional's Siti Nur Umaira Hasim, at 35, claimed victory in the Labu state seat to become the youngest winner in Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election. UMNO deputy president Mohamad Hassan, 70, emerged as the oldest successful candidate.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has signalled the government may reconsider its hosting of UNHCR operations unless the UN agency agrees to stricter joint screening procedures for refugee card applicants, particularly targeting Rohingya arrivals.
Barisan Nasional's deputy chairman has pushed back against suggestions that supporting BN would strengthen PAS through the coalition's arrangement with Perikatan Nasional, reaffirming BN's dominant position.
Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has cautioned party campaigners against weaponising Negeri Sembilan's adat traditions during the upcoming state election, warning that politicising customary matters risks destabilising the state.
Negeri Sembilan's Rantau state seat will see a two-way battle between incumbent Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and PH candidate Dr Azizul Hakim, a medical doctor, in the August 1 state election.