
Fuad Exits Bukit Naning Gracefully Following Party's Candidate Change
Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Tukirin has accepted his removal as Barisan Nasional candidate for Bukit Naning, expressing regret over incomplete welfare programmes for constituents.
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Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Tukirin has accepted his removal as Barisan Nasional candidate for Bukit Naning, expressing regret over incomplete welfare programmes for constituents.
PAS will not deploy its election machinery to support Bersatu candidates in Johor, according to party president Hadi Awang, marking a significant shift in their political alignment.

PAS president Hadi Awang has rejected suggestions that the party's June 8 separation from Bersatu represents a coordinated electoral tactic. The rupture has intensified Perikatan Nasional tensions before Johor and Negeri Sembilan contests.
Bersatu has announced its 16-candidate lineup for Johor's upcoming state elections, with notable figures Rashid Hasnon and Dr Sahruddin Yaakob leading the party's push in the southern state.
PAS has signalled its intention to move forward from protracted seat-sharing negotiations with Umno and Parti Wawasan in Johor, indicating the Islamic party wants to avoid further disputes over electoral arrangements.

Malaysia's Health Ministry has rejected claims of a RM3.06 billion budget reduction, as the government announced RM30 billion in increased subsidies and assistance spending for 2026. Political upheaval continues with ex-Johor assemblyman Puad Zarkashi leaving Umno.
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.

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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish five operations centres throughout Johor to monitor election-related inducements and maintain integrity during the forthcoming 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Pasir Gudang Amanah members have withdrawn support for Pakatan Harapan's Permas state candidate Sharon Teo, accusing the coalition of imposing an outsider rather than endorsing a locally-rooted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.

Bersama party has attracted encouraging interest from former senior civil servants keen to contest in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to party leader Rafizi.

Gerakan's leadership is pressing Perikatan Nasional to maintain unity before upcoming elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with party president Dominic Lau flagging fragmentation risks.

The Democratic Action Party has announced its candidates for two Johor state constituencies, selecting Nor Zulaila Ghani for Tiram and Lee Wern Yiing for Johor Jaya in what marks another phase of candidate nominations.
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.

Pas has challenged Bersatu's authority to use the Perikatan Nasional coalition logo in upcoming state elections, asserting only the PN chairman can grant such approval amid growing coalition discord.

The Malaysian Indian Congress will contest two Johor seats in the upcoming state elections while negotiating a seat swap with coalition partner Umno, signalling continued coalition cooperation despite earlier tensions.

More than 200 party members gathered to show support for Muhyiddin Yassin as Bersatu prepares for a significant meeting tackling state election strategy and its fraught relationship with coalition partner PAS.

Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin has declared Bersatu's readiness to compete against PAS across multiple political fronts. The party will contest upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections under the Perikatan Nasional banner.