Day: July 16, 2026

BN Unveils 25 Candidates for Negeri Sembilan State Election

SEREMBAN, July 15 – Barisan Nasional (BN) has announced candidates for 25 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. The announcement was made by Negeri Sembilan BN Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan during the coalition's Election Machinery Launch and Candidate Announcement Ceremony held in Seremban on Wednesday. However, BN has yet to reveal its candidates for the remaining 11 state seats, leaving speculation over who will contest those constituencies. The 25 candidates announced are: N.01 Chennah – Siow Kong Choon N.02 Pertang – Jalaluddin Alias N.03 Sungai Lui – Mohd Razi Mohd Ali N.06 Palong – Mustapha Nagoor N.07 Jeram Padang – Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir N.08 Bahau – Chong Fui Ming N.09 Lenggeng – Mohd Asna Amin N.10 Nilai – Lai Chien Kong N.12 Temiang – Leaw Kok Chan N.15 Juasseh – Ismail Lassim N.16 Seri Menanti – Muhammad Sufian Maradzi N.17 Senaling – Mohamad Qayyum Abd Jalil N.18 Pilah – Suzlyana Mahayuddin N.19 Johol – Saiful Yazan Sulaiman N.20 Labu – Siti Nur Umaira Hasim N.22 Rahang – Yap Siok Moy N.24 Seremban Jaya – Thinalan T. Rajagopalu N.26 Chembong – Zaifulbahri Idris N.27 Rantau – Mohamad Hasan N.28 Kota – Suhaimi Aini N.29 Chuah – Pau Jeou Ching N.32 Linggi – Mohd Faizal Ramli N.33 Sri Tanjung – Achuthan Alagan N.35 Gemencheh – Suhaimizan Bizar N.36 Repah – Koh Kim Swee The unveiling of the candidates marks BN's official preparation for the Negeri Sembilan state election, with the coalition expected to announce candidates for the remaining 11 seats at a later date. The campaign period is set to begin on Saturday following the nomination process. -- MINUTESMY

SEREMBAN, July 15 – Barisan Nasional (BN) has announced candidates for 25 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. The announcement was made by Negeri Sembilan BN Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan during the coalition’s Election Machinery Launch and Candidate Announcement Ceremony held in Seremban on Wednesday. However, BN has […]

Government settles RM14.7 billion in excess tax refunds until 30 June 2026 – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 16 -- The government has settled excess tax refunds totaling RM14.7 billion involving 3.17 million taxpayer cases until June 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). According to him, of the total, RM5.75 billion was refunded to 3.1 million individual taxpayers while RM8.95 billion was refunded to 76,511 company taxpayers including 23,356 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). "In strengthening the refund of excess tax, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) has implemented various strategies that are fairer and more equitable. "The IRB also ensures that the government's refund allocations can be distributed regularly and effectively based on the age of the case arrears, or regardless of the age of the case, by also giving priority to SMEs and companies that are facing cash flow problems," he said. The MoF announced this in a written response to the Dewan Rakyat published on the Parliament website today in response to a question from Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) regarding the latest amount of outstanding tax refunds that have yet to be repaid to individual and corporate taxpayers as of May 31, 2026. According to him, for refund cases that are currently in the process of reviewing additional information and documents submitted by taxpayers, the government is committed to continuing to ensure that refund arrears can be fully implemented immediately and taking into account the interests of all taxpayers. MoF informed that the move reflects the government's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of tax administration and ensure that taxpayer rights are protected, in line with the MADANI Government's fiscal reform agenda. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 16 — The government has settled excess tax refunds totaling RM14.7 billion involving 3.17 million taxpayer cases until June 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). According to him, of the total, RM5.75 billion was refunded to 3.1 million individual taxpayers while RM8.95 billion was refunded to 76,511 company taxpayers […]

Malaysia Maintains Among Lowest Fuel Prices Despite Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 – Malaysia continues to maintain among the lowest petrol and diesel prices in the region despite rising global fuel prices driven by the ongoing Global Supply Crisis. The government said the stability of domestic fuel prices reflects its continued commitment to protecting the people from the impact of volatile international energy markets. Through the targeted fuel subsidy initiative, the MADANI Government aims to ensure that assistance reaches those who need it most while keeping the cost of living manageable for Malaysians. The government noted that global supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties have continued to exert upward pressure on fuel prices worldwide, affecting many countries. Despite these challenges, Malaysia has managed to cushion consumers from sharp price increases by maintaining targeted subsidies and implementing measures to safeguard the welfare of the rakyat. The MADANI Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fuel price stability while balancing fiscal sustainability and providing targeted assistance to eligible groups. -- MINUTESMY

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 – Malaysia continues to maintain among the lowest petrol and diesel prices in the region despite rising global fuel prices driven by the ongoing Global Supply Crisis. The government said the stability of domestic fuel prices reflects its continued commitment to protecting the people from the impact of volatile international energy […]

BN Launches Election Machinery, Unveils Candidates for Negeri Sembilan Poll

SEREMBAN, July 16 – Barisan Nasional (BN) officially launched its election machinery and announced its line-up of candidates for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election during a grand gathering at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium grounds in Paroi on Wednesday night. The event drew thousands of BN supporters, with the stadium precinct awash in the coalition's signature blue as party leaders rallied members ahead of the campaign period. The launch marked BN's official entry into the state election campaign, with party leaders expressing confidence that the momentum from the coalition's recent electoral success in Johor could be carried into Negeri Sembilan. Leaders urged party machinery at all levels to remain united and work tirelessly to ensure BN's message reaches voters across the state ahead of polling. They also called on supporters to maintain the campaign's momentum, describing the enthusiastic turnout as a reflection of the coalition's determination to regain Negeri Sembilan. The ceremony concluded with well wishes for all BN candidates who will begin campaigning from Saturday, as the coalition aims to reclaim the state and accelerate its development under BN's leadership. -- MINUTESMY

SEREMBAN, July 16 – Barisan Nasional (BN) officially launched its election machinery and announced its line-up of candidates for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election during a grand gathering at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium grounds in Paroi on Wednesday night. The event drew thousands of BN supporters, with the stadium precinct awash in the […]