Melissa Goh

Senior Correspondent @ChannelNewsAsia

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Grand finale of both PH and PN rallies in Negeri Sembilan. Bigwigs from both sides are making full use of the last 48 hours of campaigning. It’s a neck and neck race, PH and BN/PN are aiming to cross the finishing line with simple majority on Aug 1 .

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As polling day draws closer, CNA takes a look at issues affecting voters in Negeri Sembilan. While rising costs top the list, other local issues plague them too. PH is hoping for 80% turnout, a tall order given state elections usually see a lower voter turnout than GE.

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As polling day draws closer, CNA takes a look at issues affecting voters in Negeri Sembilan. While rising costs top the list, other local issues plague them too. PH is hoping for 80% turnout, a tall order given state elections usually see a lower voter turnout than GE.

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Early polling in Negeri Sembilan . 90% turnout expected among 22,000 early voters . Aug 1 turnout however is expected to be lower with PH hoping for > 70%. In a closely contested race, every vote counts . Youths and OA may emerge as kingmakers

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Early polling in Negeri Sembilan . 90% turnout expected among 22,000 early voters . Aug 1 turnout however is expected to be lower with PH hoping for > 70%. In a closely contested race, every vote counts . Youths and OA may emerge as kingmakers

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As election campaigning in Negeri Sembilan enters its final week, PH is scrambling to consolidate its support base by urging voters working outstations to return on Aug 1 to cast their ballots while BN PN are leveraging on their combined manifestos to win over marginal seats.

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As election campaigning in Negeri Sembilan enters its final week, PH is scrambling to consolidate its support base by urging voters working outstations to return on Aug 1 to cast their ballots while BN PN are leveraging on their combined manifestos to win over marginal seats.

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Speaking after spending an afternoon with orang asli in Chennah , DPM reiterated his pact with PM Anwar’s PH coalition at the federal level will continue till the end of a full term. He also spoke about BN’s affair with PN that’s barely a week old.

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Speaking after spending an afternoon with orang asli in Chennah , DPM reiterated his pact with PM Anwar’s PH coalition at the federal level will continue till the end of a full term. He also spoke about BN’s affair with PN that’s barely a week old.

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The Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug 1st is shaping up to be a fiercely contested battle where the outcome is just too close to call. To complicate matters, it comes amid an unresolved royal succession disputes, raising concerns of state governance https://t.co/X5WA4ij8NS

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Known for their smoked meat dishes, Negeri Sembilan’s cuisine is creamy, fiery and delicious, rooted in Minangkabau traditions. Lomak indeed 😋

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The Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug 1st is shaping up to be a fiercely contested battle where the outcome is just too close to call. To complicate matters, it comes amid an unresolved royal succession disputes, raising concerns of state governance https://t.co/X5WA4ij8NS

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The Negeri Sembilan state election on Aug 1st is shaping up to be a fiercely contested battle where the outcome is just too close to call. To complicate matters, it comes amid an unresolved royal succession disputes, raising concerns of state governance https://t.co/X5WA4ij8NS

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While PH incumbents are stepping up defence to stop the blue wave of BN/PN from engulfing the state, its caretaker chief minister Aminuddin better known as Tokmin is playing offense in BN stronghold of Linggi to try score an equalizer in N9 that PH desperately needs after Johore.

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Pasir Panjang , 老港 : On the campaign trail in Negeri Sembilan . Meeting village folks and discovering quaint places that are steeped in local history . Have you been ?

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While PH incumbents are stepping up defence to stop the blue wave of BN/PN from engulfing the state, its caretaker chief minister Aminuddin better known as Tokmin is playing offense in BN stronghold of Linggi to try score an equalizer in N9 that PH desperately needs after Johore.

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While PH incumbents are stepping up defence to stop the blue wave of BN/PN from engulfing the state, its caretaker chief minister Aminuddin better known as Tokmin is playing offense in BN stronghold of Linggi to try score an equalizer in N9 that PH desperately needs after Johore.

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Day 1 of campaigning in N9. The battlelines are drawn . A total of 103 candidates from across seven parties are vying in 36 state seats :-
•2 five cornered
•2 four cornered
•21 three cornered
•11 straight fights
Early voting July 28.
Polling Aug 1.

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I don’t know about you , we need many more of this to survive the series of state elections taking place across Malaysia ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

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Day 1 of campaigning in N9. The battlelines are drawn . A total of 103 candidates from across seven parties are vying in 36 state seats :-
•2 five cornered
•2 four cornered
•21 three cornered
•11 straight fights
Early voting July 28.
Polling Aug 1.

[Melissa Goh @MelGohCNA]

Day 1 of campaigning in N9. The battlelines are drawn . A total of 103 candidates from across seven parties are vying in 36 state seats :-
•2 five cornered
•2 four cornered
•21 three cornered
•11 straight fights
Early voting July 28.
Polling Aug 1.

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Round 2 : N Sembilan.
BN and PH are slugging it out for a simple majority to rule the state for the next five years. While PH tries to halt the blue tide, BN is teaming up with PN in a bid to continue its winning streak . Bersatu meanwhile is hoping to be the kingmaker 🍿🍿🍿

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Round 2 : N Sembilan.
BN and PH are slugging it out for a simple majority to rule the state for the next five years. While PH tries to halt the blue tide, BN is teaming up with PN in a bid to continue its winning streak . Bersatu meanwhile is hoping to be the kingmaker 🍿🍿🍿

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A sea of red and blue outside nomination center at PD . First to arrive with PH supporters was incumbent chief minister Tokmin , he’s thankful he said it’s not a one on one fight in Linggi .

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A sea of red and blue outside nomination center at PD . First to arrive with PH supporters was incumbent chief minister Tokmin , he’s thankful he said it’s not a one on one fight in Linggi .

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A lot for voters to keep up with shifting political alliances and many multi cornered fights are expected in Negeri Sembilan with opposition Islamic party PAS throwing its weight behind BN and Wawasan making its debut under PN and bersatu not losing out is contesting in 24 seats.

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A lot for voters to keep up with shifting political alliances and many multi cornered fights are expected in Negeri Sembilan with opposition Islamic party PAS throwing its weight behind BN and Wawasan making its debut under PN and bersatu not losing out is contesting in 24 seats.

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Ahead of nomination day tomorrow , CNA takes a look at the political state of affairs in Negeri Sembilan where PM Anwar Pakatan’s Harapan coalition desperately needs to score an equalizer . https://t.co/hhFzhTs13P

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Ahead of nomination day tomorrow , CNA takes a look at the political state of affairs in Negeri Sembilan where PM Anwar Pakatan’s Harapan coalition desperately needs to score an equalizer . https://t.co/hhFzhTs13P

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This new electoral pact or political alignment is said to have worked in Johore on July 11, will it work in Negeri Sembilan on Aug 1 ?

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This new electoral pact or political alignment is said to have worked in Johore on July 11, will it work in Negeri Sembilan on Aug 1 ?

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BN is fielding only 25 candidates in N9 state election, leaving its so called new allies from PN to take on the rest of 11 seats. 5 candidates from PAS, 4 from Wawasan, 1 each from Gerakan and MIPP. Bersatu is unveiling candidates tmrw while Bersama is sitting out.

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BN is fielding only 25 candidates in N9 state election, leaving its so called new allies from PN to take on the rest of 11 seats. 5 candidates from PAS, 4 from Wawasan, 1 each from Gerakan and MIPP. Bersatu is unveiling candidates tmrw while Bersama is sitting out.

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A sea of blue at Stadium Paroi where BN announced its candidates for N.Sembilan state polls. DPM Zahid who’s BN chairman hinted an important announcement tomorrow where PN is scheduled to announce their line up . BN isn’t contesting all 36 seats , leaving some for PAS to vie ?

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A sea of blue at Stadium Paroi where BN announced its candidates for N.Sembilan state polls. DPM Zahid who’s BN chairman hinted an important announcement tomorrow where PN is scheduled to announce their line up . BN isn’t contesting all 36 seats , leaving some for PAS to vie ?

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Free at last . Federal court judges in a 2:1 decision upheld the acquittal of all four graft charges against 34 year old former youth chief of Bersatu Syed Saddiq . This means the Muar member of parliament isn’t disqualified from contesting in the next general election #GE16 .

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Peace and development go hand in hand, both prime minister Anwar and his visiting Thai counterpart Anutin couldn’t stress enough the importance of lasting peace in Southern Thailand to unlock immense potential in joint border areas through greater multi modal connectivity.

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Thai PM Anutin has just arrived in Putrajaya for a two day visit to Malaysia. Trade and security are expected to top the agenda at bilateral meeting with PM Anwar . This comes as both countries are locked in seafood trade spat over seabass and prawns . More on CNA