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Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting a thorough review of all state assemblymen regardless of party affiliation to determine whether any seats should be declared vacant. The process is expected to conclude this week.
Selangor authorities are investigating an allegation that a state assemblyman has been declared bankrupt. Speaker Lau Weng San says the probe will examine all relevant aspects before any decision is announced.
Selangor's Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman's eligibility on August 3, Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari confirmed, after legal consultations.
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has approved a RM1.61 billion supplementary supply bill for 2026, with funds allocated across statutory contributions, operating costs, development projects, and administrative expenses.
Datuk Samsolbari Jamali has made electoral history by securing the Semarang seat for a sixth straight term in Johor's recent state election, capping over three decades in politics with a substantially increased majority.
Johor's 16th state election saw more than 2.7 million eligible voters casting ballots across 56 seats. The Election Commission deployed over 43,000 workers and aimed for 70% turnout, a significant increase from the 2022 election's 54.92%.
Johor PAS is mounting a determined campaign to defend Maharani, its only state seat in the assembly. Party chief Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed has called on voters to maintain confidence in the party's representation.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has signalled readiness to compete against any challenger for the Chennah state assembly seat in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, reaffirming his commitment to serving constituents.
Johor's 16th state election has officially begun today with nomination centres across the state accepting candidate submissions. Polling is scheduled for July 11, with early voting on July 7.
Newly unveiled Barisan Nasional candidates in Johor have committed themselves to a vigorous campaign push ahead of the state election scheduled for July 11, signalling the coalition's confidence in fresh talent.