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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has denied that any formal instructions have been issued to prevent caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi from accessing Federal Land Development Authority settlements, amid ongoing political tensions.
Pakatan Harapan has unveiled its candidature for upcoming Johor state elections, fielding former education minister Maszlee Malik in Puteri Wangsa and incumbent Batu Pahat MP Onn Abu Bakar in Senggarang.
Perikatan Nasional has rejected a viral statement suggesting the coalition intends to withdraw from three upcoming state elections, labelling the claim as false and inaccurate.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim claims the Federal government has allocated RM16 billion to Johor over three years, exceeding the state's RM14 billion revenue contribution, demonstrating prioritised investment in the state's development.
Amir Fiqri, a key aide to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, will represent Muda in the Maharani state seat during the Johor election as part of the party's four-candidate slate.
Bersama party is drawing significant interest from former senior government officials keen to contest upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, according to party leadership.
The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has selected Rashifa Aljunied, head of the Puteri Wangsa service centre, as its candidate for the constituency in the forthcoming Johor state election scheduled for July 11.
Pakatan Harapan pledges full respect for the Sultan of Johor's constitutional right to appoint the Menteri Besar, deflecting opposition calls to name a candidate ahead of state elections.
The Malaysian Indian Congress will field candidates in four constituencies during the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, with the party ramping up grassroots mobilisation efforts among Indian voters across the state.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general insists the coalition is sufficiently prepared for upcoming state polls, downplaying the impact of competing political alliances on their electoral prospects.
More than 200 supporters rallied behind Muhyiddin Yassin on the eve of a crucial Bersatu gathering that will address upcoming state elections and the party's strategic partnership with PAS.
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Bersatu has reaffirmed its commitment to remain within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, pledging to contest the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections using the PN logo despite recent tensions with coalition partner PAS.