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Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz held a private meeting in Kulai, signalling a thaw in their public dispute over the state's electoral arrangements and coalition politics.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has challenged the Prime Minister's claims of state government uncooperativeness, asserting that his administration maintains strong working relations with Putrajaya across multiple policy areas.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has firmly defended his state administration, dismissing claims that it refuses to cooperate with the federal government in Putrajaya.