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Retired military officer Captain (Rtd) Najib Lep is contesting the Johor election under Pakatan Harapan's ticket, marking his return to electoral politics after representing Bukit Pasir under different party banners.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formally introduced the coalition's full roster of 56 candidates contesting the Johor state election set for July 11.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will attend Pakatan Harapan's candidate announcement for the Johor state election at Bukit Gambir, underscoring the coalition's readiness for polls.