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UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has called for a mature and civil election campaign in Johor ahead of voting on July 11, cautioning parties against personal attacks that could undermine federal-level cooperation.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has joined the campaign trail in Johor's Tiram constituency, appearing at Taman Pelangi Indah to strengthen Barisan Nasional's candidacy ahead of the state election.
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.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has expressed confidence that Barisan Nasional can defend the Kota Iskandar state seat and recover multiple constituencies in Iskandar Puteri through unified party operations.
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Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has announced his exit from the party, a move that underscores mounting internal tensions within Umno ahead of the upcoming Johor state election.
An UMNO Supreme Council member has rejected claims that Johor's Regent has turned the state government into a 'palace puppet', describing the allegation as exaggerated and unfounded.
Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim has departed Umno to join Bersatu, signalling his intention to contest the Layang-Layang seat on a Perikatan Nasional ticket following the allocation of the constituency to MCA.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has dismissed suggestions that the party operates as a family-centred political machine, asserting that electoral nominations are merit-based rather than reserved for relatives of prominent figures.
The Johor chapter of PKR has openly challenged Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a former Umno supreme council member, to substantiate contentious assertions about palace involvement in Johor's political operations.
Police have received 153 reports nationwide against UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over statements alleging Palace involvement in dissolving the Johor State Legislative Assembly. Investigations are underway under multiple laws.
UMNO's Information Chief has appealed to party members to demonstrate maturity and discipline following the contentious candidate selection process for the upcoming Johor state election, urging unity despite personal disappointments.
Johor Umno leaders have strongly rejected accusations levelled by former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi concerning the June 1 dissolution of the state assembly, characterizing the claims as malicious.
Multiple Johor Barisan Nasional members have filed police complaints against former Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, following his public assertions concerning palace involvement in state political affairs.
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has disclosed that Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's resignation from the party stems from dissatisfaction over his son not being named as a candidate for the Rengit state seat.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that the state assembly's dissolution was a political directive, emphasizing it followed constitutional procedures requiring royal consent under state law.
Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, an UMNO Supreme Council member and Rengit assemblyman, has resigned from the party, alleging that Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz operates as a subordinate rather than independent leader.
Umno figure Puad Zarkashi has resigned from the party, ending months of speculation about his political future. His departure comes just hours after cryptic remarks about an imminent revelation tied to Johor's electoral calendar.
Umno's executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan will make his first electoral outing as Johor Barisan Nasional's candidate for the Benut state seat in the upcoming state election.
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The deteriorating relationship between PAS and Bersatu has fractured the Malay-Muslim political bloc, opening space for Umno to position itself as a steadier alternative—though deep questions about its credibility persist among analysts.
Senior politicians from both Pakatan Harapan and Umno are in talks to join the Bersama coalition, according to Rafizi Ramli's recent statement, signalling potential shifts in Malaysia's coalition dynamics.
Johor's Umno division is mounting pressure on the federal government to cut red tape and prioritise major development initiatives in the state, aligning with recent directives from Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan predicts Malaysia's upcoming 16th general election will be characterised by dull but workable campaign narratives, with no major political party capable of credibly promising transformative change to voters.
Former Umno communications official Shahril Hamdan forecasts that Malaysia's next general election will centre on mundane, workable policy platforms rather than ambitious transformative agendas, with no major party positioned to credibly champion sweeping change.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan argues that Malaysian voters are shifting away from inflammatory political rhetoric and extravagant pledges, instead gravitating towards calm, steady leaders who prioritise stability and pragmatism.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has firmly rejected any possibility of Barisan Nasional partnering with DAP to form state government, citing fundamental ideological differences between the coalitions.
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Barisan Nasional is poised to resolve its internal seat-sharing negotiations for Johor and Negeri Sembilan by next week, signalling progress in the coalition's broader electoral preparations as Malaysia eyes the next general election.
Umno's secretary-general has committed the party to a policy-focused campaign strategy for the forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, eschewing personal attacks in favour of substantive governance proposals.
Johor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi will not defend his Rengit seat in the July 11 state election, saying at 69 he believes younger candidates should lead the state forward.