Datuk Ismail Lasim, a veteran leader from Umno, has been sworn in as the 12th Menteri Besar of Negri Sembilan. He has represented the Juasseh constituency for over two decades, bringing considerable experience to the role. The swearing-in ceremony took place today in Seremban. This appointment marks a new chapter for the state’s leadership. Lasim’s long-standing career in Umno suggests a continuation of the party’s influence in Negri Sembilan. Further details regarding his planned policies and cabinet appointments are yet to be announced. The state now looks to Lasim to guide its future development.