UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win
Ismail Lasim, a veteran United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) leader, has been appointed as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan, following a decisive victory by the Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance in the state election.
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Ismail Lasim, a 67-year-old UMNO leader, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Imagine a big game of politics where different teams try to win. In Negeri Sembilan, a team called BN-PN won the game and got to form a new government. The new leader, Ismail Lasim, is a strong player from the UMNO team. He was chosen to be the new chief minister because he won a big seat in the game.
Analysis
A New Era for Negeri Sembilan: Ismail Lasim's Appointment as Chief Minister Marks a Significant Shift in the State's Politics
The appointment of Ismail Lasim as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan is a significant development in the state's politics. With a decisive victory by the Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance in the state election, Ismail Lasim's appointment marks a reversal of the political landscape in the state.
Ismail Lasim, a veteran United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) leader, has been appointed as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan. He was sworn in before state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Sunday (Aug 2), local media reported. He also served as UMNO state information chief and Kuala Pilah chief.
The ceremony marked the formal start of a new state administration, reports added. BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan and other BN-PN representatives were also present.
The results of the state election are viewed as a sign of reversal of the political landscape in the southwestern Malaysian state, driven by a powerful Malay-Muslim unity narrative put forth by BN and PN that severely eroded the support for PH. BN won 18 seats while PN won seven seats, enabling the two coalitions to form the state government with a two-third supermajority. PH, which formerly ruled Negeri Sembilan in a pact with BN prior to the state polls, won the remaining 11 seats.
Ismail won the assembly seat in Juasseh with a 4,034-vote majority, after garnering 6,904 votes - and takes over the post from PH's Aminuddin Harun, who had led the state for eight years.
Speaking to Malaysian media outlets following PH's defeat, Aminuddin said he had
Key points
- Ismail Lasim, a veteran United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) leader, has been appointed as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan.
- The appointment marks a significant shift in the state's politics, driven by a powerful Malay-Muslim unity narrative put forth by BN and PN.
- BN won 18 seats while PN won seven seats, enabling the two coalitions to form the state government with a two-third supermajority.
- PH, which formerly ruled Negeri Sembilan in a pact with BN prior to the state polls, won the remaining 11 seats.
The appointment of Ismail Lasim as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan could lead to a more stable and effective government, which could benefit the state's economy and people. Additionally, the Malay-Muslim unity narrative that drove BN-PN's victory could lead to greater unity and cooperation among different groups in the state.
However, the appointment of Ismail Lasim as the new chief minister of Negeri Sembilan could also lead to a more divisive and polarized government, which could exacerbate existing social and economic issues in the state. Additionally, the Malay-Muslim unity narrative that drove BN-PN's victory could also lead to greater tensions and conflicts between different groups in the state.
