Ismail Lasim Appointed New Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister After Election Win

Ismail Lasim of UMNO has been appointed as the new Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Negeri Sembilan following his party's supermajority win in the state election. The new exco lineup is expected to be finalized soon, with calls for the new government to prioritize the people's needs.

2 Aug, 05:59 — 2 Aug, 06:27

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Why this matters

The appointment of a new chief minister signifies the formation of a new state government following an election, impacting governance and policy direction for Negeri Sembilan. This event is a crucial step in the democratic process and reflects the political landscape of the state.

Key entitiesIsmail Lasim UMNO Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir Barisan Nasional (BN)

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What sources agree on

Ismail Lasim has been appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan chief minister
Ismail Lasim is from UMNO
The appointment followed a supermajority win

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Ismail Lasim is 67 years old

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Ismail Lasim was sworn in before state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Sunday (Aug 2)

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Barisan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir stated BN will deliver a responsible and people-centred government in Negeri Sembilan

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Details about the swearing-in ceremony, including the state ruler and location

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Statements from Barisan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir regarding the government's mandate

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malay-mailcentercenterneutralMixedreporting on political party's post-election statement

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The coverage is largely balanced, with Channel News Asia providing factual reporting on the appointment and Malay Mail focusing on a statement from a key political figure.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual30d ago

UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win

The 67-year-old was sworn in before state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Sunday (Aug 2), Malaysian media reports said.

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malay-mailMixed30d ago

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

SEREMBAN, Aug 2 — Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said today that the composition...

By Muhammad Yusry

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First report: channel-news-asia · 2 Aug, 05:59|Full coverage: 2 · 28m|Window: 28m

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channel-news-asia2 Aug, 05:59First to report

UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win

malay-mail2 Aug, 06:27Latest update

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

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Appointment and Swearing-inAug 2 morning

Ismail Lasim was appointed and sworn in as the new Chief Minister.

BN's Post-Victory StatementAug 2 morning

Barisan Nasional's secretary-general made a statement about the new government's commitments.

Ismail Lasim Appointed New Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister After Election Win

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UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

Coverage Timeline

UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win

Negeri Sembilan exco lineup to be discussed with Zahid, finalised by Friday, says new MB

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