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Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its candidates for the upcoming Johor state election on Friday in Johor Bahru, party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said, after completing a rigorous vetting process for over 300 applicants.
Islamic party Amanah is deploying 13 newcomers alongside six incumbent candidates in its push for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, as the party seeks to refresh its political presence.
Amanah is fielding mostly new candidates for the Johor State Election, with roughly half of its non-incumbent contenders being youth representatives. The party will contest 19 seats across the state.