Seremban: Most parts of Negeri Sembilan are expected to enjoy fine weather on the morning of tomorrow's nomination day for the state's 16th election. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip has indicated that fair weather is predicted in the morning for districts such as Jelebu, Jempol, Kuala Pilah, Rembau, and Tampin. However, Port Dickson and Seremban may experience rain.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, thunderstorms are anticipated in most districts later in the afternoon on nomination day. Dr Mohd Hisham noted that the expected rain would be temporary and not significant, likely manifesting as brief passing showers rather than prolonged heavy rainfall. Minimum temperatures across the state are expected to range between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius, with maximum temperatures forecasted at 32 to 33 degrees Celsius.
Dr Mohd Hisham advised the public, including candidates, supporters, and election workers, to obtain the latest weather updates through the MetMalaysia website for the most up-to-date forecast information. The Negeri Sembilan state election will commence tomorrow with the nomination process at eight centres, running from 9 am to 10 am, followed by the official announcement of the confirmed candidates by the returning officers.
So far, Pakatan Harapan (PH) has announced that it will contest all 36 state seats, with PKR allocated 16 seats, followed by DAP with 11 and Amanah with nine. Meanwhile, Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 25 seats, comprising 16 from UMNO, seven from MCA, and two from MIC. Perikatan Nasional (PN) has also declared its intention to contest 11 seats, fielding five candidates from PAS, four from Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan), and one each from Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People's Party (MIPP).
Additionally, Parti Orang Asli Malaysia (ASLI), Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), and Parti Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) have each announced they will field one candidate. Later today, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is expected to reveal its list of candidates for the state election.
The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly, which has 36 seats, was dissolved on June 5, with the Election Commission (EC) setting July 28 as the early voting day and August 1 as the polling day. According to the electoral roll issued by the EC, 889,490 voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the upcoming state election. Of the total, 867,151 are ordinary voters, while 16,884 are military personnel and their spouses, and 5,455 are police personnel eligible for early voting.