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Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim is exploring the creation of Deputy Executive Council posts to strengthen governance, with the state cabinet lineup expected within days.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended the appointment of 10 deputy state executive councillors, saying the move strengthens administrative capacity to implement policies and resolve public issues more efficiently.
Johor has sworn in its new 10-member State Executive Council, featuring four newcomers alongside six retained members. The appointments follow Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in the state election.
Ten Johor assemblymen were sworn in as State Executive Council members at Istana Bukit Serene, with four making their debut in the newly formed executive body following Barisan Nasional's commanding election win.
Johor's new State Executive Council members were sworn in before the state regent on July 18, consolidating Barisan Nasional's dominant mandate after capturing 48 of 56 state assembly seats in the recent election.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been unexpectedly postponed from Friday to Saturday. The event was scheduled to take place at Istana Bukit Serene before the state's Regent.
Johor's newly appointed State Executive Council members will be sworn in tomorrow at Istana Bukit Serene, led by Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi following Barisan Nasional's decisive election victory.