Malaysia politics: Ismail bin Lasim sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new chief minister

CNA3 hours ago3:32

Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state has officially sworn in Ismail bin Lasim as chief minister, after Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) won a decisive state election victory. The oath-taking ceremony was held before Negeri Sembilan's ruler. The 67-year-old veteran UMNO politician previously served in the state government and was most recently the state's education and human capital executive councillor. He now leads Negeri Sembilan's new BN-PN administration. CNA Senior Correspondent Melissa Goh discusses what is next after the Negeri Sembilan state elections.