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Melaka's DAP has announced its withdrawal from the state administration following a proposed constitutional amendment, prompting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to appeal for a reconsideration of the decision.
The son of Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a former Umno Supreme Council member, has defended his father's recent remarks regarding the party's trajectory, contending they were motivated by genuine concern for Umno's long-term viability and relevance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi was excluded from accessing Felda settlements during a recent event in Dengkil.
Barisan Nasional attributed delays in announcing Johor election candidates to a rigorous vetting process, according to Umno's secretary-general, who defended the thoroughness of the selection mechanism.
Barisan Nasional in Johor has firmly rejected any coalition government formation, with party leadership declaring the decision non-negotiable and vowing solo governance should it win the upcoming state election.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has resigned, prompting the formation of a new government following shifts within the ruling coalition. Social Democratic Party leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius is tipped to take the helm.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the coalition's Johor leadership to concentrate on their work while steering clear of public disputes with federal government parties.
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Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has stressed that removing the party from the Perikatan Nasional coalition would demand consensus among all members, rejecting any suggestion of unilateral action despite ongoing tensions with PAS.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has rejected suggestions that Perikatan Nasional's failure to lead government formation after GE15 stemmed from personal disputes or unwillingness to compromise among top figures.