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Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi filed his nomination papers for the Johor state election at Simpang Renggam, accompanied by prominent UMNO leaders signalling strong party support.
The resignation of Puad Zarkashi, a senior UMNO member representing the party's establishment faction, has created a potential opening for opposition groups to deepen existing fractures within Malaysia's dominant political coalition, observers caution.
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Umno's secretary-general has alleged that Puad Zarkashi's recent resignation stemmed from disappointment over his son's exclusion from Johor election candidacy, intensifying internal party tensions.
Former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has characterised his resignation as a strategic intervention aimed at jolting party leadership into action, dismissing claims that personal disappointment over candidacy decisions motivated his exit.
Police have opened an investigation into allegations concerning statements made by former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi on social media platforms. The probe follows 153 complaints filed across the country in a single day.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has responded sharply to Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's departure from the party, defending the organisation's direction and addressing allegations concerning palace involvement.
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.
Johor's ruling Barisan Nasional coalition has announced its complete roster of 56 candidates for the upcoming state election, balancing veteran politicians with new contenders across UMNO, MCA and MIC.
Khairy Jamaluddin, the former Rembau member of parliament, has handed the decision on whether to contest in Negri Sembilan's August 1 election to Umno's top brass, signalling a significant shift in party dynamics.
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A scheduled court-ordered auction of 14 assets belonging to Umno figure Jamal Yunos has been postponed following a RM66,600 payment made toward settling a defamation case brought by DAP politician Teresa Kok.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the state election, ending speculation about his candidacy in several constituencies.