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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi on assuming the position of Johor Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership following Barisan Nasional's commanding two-thirds majority win in state elections.
Johor's nomination process for the 16th state election completed smoothly across all 56 centres on June 27, with nearly 5,000 police personnel deployed and 26 campaign permits approved by authorities.
Johor's 16th state election nomination process unfolded without incident across 56 centres on June 27, with nearly 2.73 million registered voters eligible to participate in the July 11 poll.
Parti Bersama Malaysia has revealed 15 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election, drawing from various professional backgrounds including business, retail management and logistics sectors.
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Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has fielded Mazlan Bujang, a former Johor state chief of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, as part of an 11-candidate slate for upcoming state elections, marking a strategic move to broaden political appeal.
An UMNO Supreme Council member has rejected characterisations that Johor's Regent exerts improper control over the state administration, describing such claims as exaggerated ahead of the June 27 nomination day for state elections.
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Barisan Nasional has unveiled its 56-candidate slate for the upcoming Johor state election, with incumbent Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Md Sarim fronting the coalition's electoral effort.
Barisan Nasional has announced its complete lineup of 56 candidates contesting the upcoming Johor state election scheduled for July 11, marking the coalition's formal entry into campaigning.
Perikatan Nasional has firmly rejected a purported statement suggesting the coalition would abstain from contesting three upcoming state elections, characterising the claim as entirely fabricated and misleading.
Pakatan Harapan has announced its full line-up of 56 candidates for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, marking a significant challenge to the ruling Barisan Nasional in the peninsula's southern stronghold.
Pakatan Harapan has formally announced its 56-candidate lineup for the Johor state election on July 11, with chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presenting the slate in Tangkak.
Negeri Sembilan's PAS chief Fairuz Isa has announced the party's strategy to challenge DAP incumbents in constituencies with significant Malay voter bases, reshaping the state's electoral landscape.
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MUDA has unveiled four candidates for the Johor state election, including party secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii and Kulai chief M. Premanand, expanding its footprint ahead of the July 11 polls.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim says the MADANI Government adheres to constitutional provisions when distributing federal allocations to states. He cites the Federal Constitution's provisions on capitation grants and revenue sharing.
Amanah will field predominantly new candidates and youth representatives across 19 seats in the Johor State Election, with party machinery mobilised for the July 11 poll.
Johor's state election for 56 assembly seats has evolved into a pivotal political battleground. The contest between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan carries significance that transcends state politics, potentially reshaping Malaysia's broader political landscape.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cast doubt on the opposition's ability to govern the state, highlighting their failure to announce a menteri besar candidate ahead of upcoming elections.
The Democratic Action Party has unveiled 33-year-old lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol state seat in the forthcoming Johor election, part of its push to increase female representation in the legislature.
Democratic Action Party fields lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its first-ever candidate in Johor, contesting the Mengkibol state seat on behalf of Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming state election.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has relieved Azmin Ali of his leadership responsibilities. The reshuffle comes as the coalition prepares for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Umno's party secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has assured voters the party will run issue-focused campaigns in Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, emphasizing policy substance over character attacks.
The Malaysian Indian Congress has been allocated four seats for the Johor state election, with candidate nominations set for June 27 and polling scheduled for July 11. The party is launching a targeted campaign to strengthen support within the Indian community.
Barisan Nasional's leadership has dismissed concerns that recent political movements involving Wawasan and Bersama will undermine its prospects in upcoming state elections, expressing confidence in the coalition's readiness.
Perikatan Nasional chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has announced that Bersatu members Azmin Ali and Radzi Jidin have been relieved of their positions within the coalition, a move attributed to strategic preparations for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Political circles are increasingly suggesting that former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik may secure a PKR nomination for the forthcoming Johor state election, marking a potential return to electoral politics.
A PAS parliamentarian has cautioned Bersatu against fielding candidates against the party in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing such competition would fracture the Malay-Muslim political bloc and potentially hand electoral advantages to opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan.
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to Perikatan Nasional, signalling its intention to compete in forthcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan elections as part of the coalition.
Bersatu has reaffirmed its position as a component party within Perikatan Nasional, pledging to use the coalition's logo in upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections despite recent friction with partner PAS.