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The Perlis state assembly becomes a testing ground for the new Menteri Besar’s leadership as political support is said to remain fragile. Inset: Sivamurugan (left), Ariff Aizuddin.

The official notification of the casual vacancies for the Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji seats in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly was submitted to the EC today. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. Photo by Bernama

Tan Sri Rais Yatim (right) with former prime minister Dr Mahathir and Pengerusi Konvensyen Melayu 153 chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar (left) during the event in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 13, 2025. (SINAR PHOTO)

Sultan Sharafuddin said both the old and current Istana Negara were originally part of Selangor, with the old mansion, known as Istana Selangor, being handed over to the Federal Government upon Malaysia’s independence and converted into the first Istana Negara. - Bernama photo

The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting to determine the key dates for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections on Dec 16. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Hajiji at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sabah Regional Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) campus construction project at its site in Kampung Beringgis on Saturday.

Datuk Peter Anthony - BERNAMA FILE PIX

An expert has opined that Tengku Zafrul’s selection as Selangor MB could have garnered public support due to his experience and political stance, which was perceived as non-aligned with any particular individual or political figure. - Photo source: Tengku Zafrul's FB