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Pakatan Harapan has pledged to respect the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the next Menteri Besar should the coalition secure victory in the state election scheduled for July 11.
A former DAP politician has accused Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional of harbouring a behind-the-scenes arrangement to jointly form Johor's state government, potentially shifting policy towards the right.
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Johor's upcoming state election will test whether Barisan Nasional can retain dominance four years after a landslide win, with multiple contests and shifting voter concerns reshaping the political landscape.
Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has cautioned against premature discussions on forming a coalition or unity government in Johor, insisting such conversations should occur only after voters deliver their verdict.
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has urged Johor voters to support Barisan Nasional candidates to maintain administrative continuity with the state government, arguing that coordination between local structures and the ruling coalition ensures effective service delivery.
Barisan Nasional has firmly rejected the possibility of forming a coalition government following the Johor state election, declaring its commitment to govern independently should it secure victory at the polls.
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Johor's Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a diplomatic engagement that underscores the collaborative relationship between Malaysia's most industrialised state and Putrajaya's administration.
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has officially joined the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition, bringing the alliance to six component parties and reinforcing local political consolidation under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's leadership.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected claims of uncooperativeness with Putrajaya, countering allegations of arrogance levelled by the Prime Minister and defending his state administration's collaborative approach with federal authorities.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has vigorously defended his administration against accusations of reluctance to cooperate with Putrajaya, asserting that prioritising local constituents' concerns is not obstructive.
PAS convenes an urgent session in Kota Baru to address the status of a Bersatu executive councillor role in Kelantan, as the Islamic party navigates the aftermath of ending its working relationship with Bersatu at the state level.