Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun faces a three-way battle to retain the Linggi seat against Barisan Nasional's Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli and Bersatu's Datuk Zamri Md Said in the August 1 state polls.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast predominantly fine weather across Negeri Sembilan on July 18 nomination day for the 16th state election, though afternoon thunderstorms are anticipated statewide.
Johor's 16th state election entered a new phase as all 56 nomination centres statewide closed at 10am, completing candidate registration. The 14-day campaign period begins immediately, with polling scheduled for July 11.
The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has selected Rashifa Aljunied, currently a service centre head, as its Puteri Wangsa candidate for the Johor election, succeeding incumbent Amira Aisya who is contesting federally.
Malaysia's upcoming general election will be dominated by practical rather than visionary campaign narratives, according to former Umno communications strategist Shahril Hamdan, who contends that no major party can credibly pledge substantial reform.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has brushed aside concerns that rival coalitions Wawasan and Bersama will damage the ruling alliance's electoral standing in forthcoming state polls.
The Johor DAP has condemned what it describes as a deliberate smear campaign involving altered posters of potential candidates, accusing unnamed parties of attempting to sow discord among voters ahead of the state election scheduled for July 11.