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DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke casts his ballot at the polling centre at SJKC Kelpin in Jalan Tok Ungku, Taman Ujong, Seremban, during the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026. — Bernama pic

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The author argues that the Negeri Sembilan election marks a new era of complementary Malay leadership, contending that enduring political success will depend on coalitions that combine distinct strengths rather than any single party seeking dominance. — Bernama pic

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The author argues that Negeri Sembilan signals not simply an electoral setback for the Unity Government but a deeper crisis of confidence in Reformasi, warning that political movements collapse when their own supporters lose faith rather than when their opponents grow stronger. — Bernama pic

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Datuk Ismail bin Lasim’s rise to the state’s highest political office comes as a continuation of his long-standing presence in Negeri Sembilan politics. — Picture via Facebook/Ismail Lasim

Malaysia
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Bystanders after evacuating the Sunway Square Mall due to a fire. — Threads video screenshot

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Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat (left) attends a coordination meeting between the Kelantan Education Department and state police headquarters at the department’s office in Tunjung, Kota Bharu today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Kuala Pilah Umno chief Datuk Ismail Lasim has been sworn in today as the new menteri besar of Negeri Sembilan. — Picture via Facebook

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Speaking at his first press conference after taking his oath of office, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the holiday had received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic

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Police are investigating a viral video showing two males, including a 16-year-old student, fighting at the Pandamaran Sports Complex car park in Klang. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Penyulam Aksara

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Taiwan delivered a cruel finale to Malaysia’s giant killers Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai in the men’s doubles badminton Taipei Open against Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin on August 2, 2026. — Picture from BWF Badminton website

Sports
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At the newly-opened Koha Bistro on Old Klang Road, casual all-day dining dishes get a refined touch from head chef Yun Tan, formerly of Dewakan. — Picture by Ethan Lau

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong winds warning for 10 states until 6pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia
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Malaysia’s women double pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah in second place after falling 16-21, 18-21 to Japanese duo Sumire Nakade and Miyu Takahashi in the final of the Taipei Open on August 2, 2026. — Picture from BWF Badminton website

Sports
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Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to cooperating with any party under a BN Plus formula for the upcoming state election, its chairman and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir (right) presents the letter of appointment to Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim during the appointment and swearing-in ceremony at the Balairong Seri, Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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