{
  "id": 35498,
  "title": "Public holiday in Negeri Sembilan tomorrow as thanks for voting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/public-holiday-in-negeri-sembilan-tomorrow-as-thanks-for-voting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T07:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/02/public-holiday-in-negeri-sembilan-tomorrow-as-thanks-for-voting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 3, the government of Negeri Sembilan has declared the day an occasional holiday to express gratitude to the people of the state and all parties involved in the successful 16th state election. Menteri besar Ismail Lasim announced this decision after obtaining consent from Tuanku Muhriz, the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Ismail conveyed his appreciation to Tuanku Muhriz for his support in his appointment as the new menteri besar. The holiday aims to provide a break for the people who are still exhausted following the election. In the recent state election, Barisan Nasional secured 18 seats while Perikatan Nasional won seven, enabling both coalitions to form the state government with a two-thirds majority. The contest involved 36 seats and 103 candidates during the election.",
  "summary": "Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister Ismail Lasim has declared August 3 as an occasional holiday to express gratitude to the state's people and all parties involved in the successful 16th state election. The decision was made with the consent of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Ismail, who took his oath of office today, stated that the holiday provides an opportunity for the people to rest after the election. The recent state election results saw Barisan Nasional secure 18 seats, while Perikatan Nasional won seven seats, enabling both coalitions to form the state government with a two-thirds majority.",
  "key_points": [
    "August 3 declared occasional holiday in Negeri Sembilan",
    "Gratitude expressed for successful 16th state election",
    "Barisan Nasional secured 18 seats, Perikatan Nasional won 7"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Biggest winners and losers in the Negeri Sembilan polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/biggest-winners-and-losers-in-the-negeri-sembilan-polls",
        "published": "2026-08-02T06:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}