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The Malaysian Media Council will deploy its newly launched Rapid Response Election Initiative during the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, using the two consecutive polls to test and refine mechanisms designed to combat misinformation and protect public trust in election-related information.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed condolences to the family of a Negeri Sembilan schoolgirl following her tragic death, pledging government support and urging a thorough investigation into the circumstances.
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PKR's secretary-general has indicated the party is nearly complete in finalising its candidate roster for the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with the list reported to be 99 per cent prepared.
Perikatan Nasional will resolve lingering disputes over its logo and seat allocations for Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections at a Supreme Council gathering on Monday, according to coalition information chief Annuar Musa.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has appealed for the public to show compassion and respect the privacy of the family of a 16-year-old student who died at a school in Negeri Sembilan. Police are investigating the incident.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the family of a Form Four female student who died at a secondary school in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, on June 19. The Education Ministry is providing counselling support.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reasserted the party's commitment to remaining within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, pledging to contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan under the PN banner.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has downplayed concerns about newly formed political parties, asserting the coalition faces no electoral risk in forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections scheduled for July and August.