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The Raja of Perlis held a formal audience with the nation's army chief on July 29, reinforcing cooperation between the state's royal household and military leadership on security and national development matters.
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Barisan Nasional has secured an election mandate in Negeri Sembilan, winning 18 of 36 state seats. BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir pledged responsible governance anchored on stability, integrity, and inclusive development.
Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah presided over a spiritual ceremony at Shah Alam mosque, joining 1,100 security force members in honouring those who serve the nation's defence.
Pakatan Harapan's communications director Fahmi Fadzil has called on Khairy Jamaluddin to redirect his evident campaign enthusiasm toward supporting Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi in upcoming political contests.
A PKR youth leader has urged voters to view the Johor state election as a broader assessment of which political coalition can deliver comprehensive economic and social progress, rather than fixating on the menteri besar position alone.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has characterised the palace's approval for dissolving the state assembly as a routine constitutional requirement rather than political intervention by the monarchy.
Barisan Nasional Johor has definitively rejected any coalition arrangements after the state election, with the party declaring it will govern independently if voters give it a mandate.