SEREMBAN, July 16 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) last night announced its lineup of 25 candidates for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, featuring a mix of incumbents and new faces.

Negeri Sembilan BN chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan confirmed that he will defend the Rantau state seat, which he has represented since 2004.

"Thank you to the Umno president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, for placing his trust in me to defend the Rantau seat," he said at the launch of BN's election machinery and the announcement of candidates for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi last night.

Mohamad, who is also BN deputy chairman, also announced that Negeri Sembilan Umno Liaison Committee chairman and Jelebu...