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Umno's secretary-general has alleged that Puad Zarkashi's resignation stems from his son being overlooked for a Johor election nomination, adding a personal dimension to the party official's departure.
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DAP secretary-general Nga Kor Ming has defended the party's strategy of fielding new candidates in the Johor state election, arguing selections were based strictly on merit and thorough vetting processes rather than political convenience.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has firmly rejected suggestions the party operates as a family-based institution, emphasising merit-based candidate selection processes.
Former Rengit assemblyman Puad has defended his decision to recommend his son as a candidate for the Johor state elections, questioning whether the action breached party guidelines while pointing to what he characterises as an inconsistent and nepotistic selection process.
UMNO's information chief has urged party members to maintain discipline and unity despite disappointment over candidate selections for the upcoming Johor state election, emphasizing that the party's credibility depends on how members conduct themselves under pressure.
DAP deputy national chairman Nga Kor Ming has defended Pakatan Harapan's candidate selection process for the upcoming Johor state election, stating that all nominees underwent thorough vetting and were chosen based on merit and community experience.
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki attributes Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's resignation to frustration over his son not being selected as the Rengit state election candidate.
Prominent UMNO figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has resigned from the party, accusing Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz of being a puppet and claiming misconduct in candidate selection processes ahead of state elections.
Pasir Gudang Amanah members have withdrawn support for Pakatan Harapan's Permas state candidate Sharon Teo, accusing the coalition of imposing an outsider rather than endorsing a locally-rooted contender.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has backed the party's decision to nominate Sharon Teo Siew Hui, a non-Malay candidate, for the Permas seat in the upcoming Johor election, dismissing internal resistance from the Pasir Gudang division.
Umno's rigorous vetting process caused delays in revealing Johor BN candidates, according to party secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
The Democratic Action Party has decided not to field several long-standing members in the forthcoming Johor state election, including prominent figures Chin Tong and Cai Tung, marking a significant recalibration of the party's approach.
Khairy Jamaluddin has delegated his candidacy decision for the Negri Sembilan election to Umno's leadership, stepping back from direct involvement in determining his political future.
Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its candidates for the Johor state election on Friday in Johor Bahru. Party leader Rafizi Ramli says the vetting process is complete after receiving over 300 applications.
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PKR's secretary-general has confirmed that the party's candidate list for forthcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan is approximately 99% complete, with only final touches remaining before formal announcement.
Perikatan Nasional has scheduled a Supreme Council meeting for June 22 in Kota Baru to address mounting tensions over logo usage rights and candidate endorsement procedures ahead of electoral contests.
The Democratic Action Party has selected lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its parliamentary candidate for Mengkibol, marking a shift from fielding a two-term incumbent in the constituency for the forthcoming general election.
Johor Barisan Nasional chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi has urged party members who failed to secure candidacy in the upcoming state election to remain loyal to the coalition, framing the contest as one chapter in a longer political journey.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has encouraged party members who fail to secure candidature in the upcoming state election to remain committed to the coalition's broader mission of serving constituents.