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Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi announced that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional will collaborate to form the new Negeri Sembilan state administration, signalling a significant political realignment in the state.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and senior cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim following his swearing-in as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, emphasising the significant responsibility ahead.
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Barisan Nasional has thanked Tuanku Muhriz for endorsing Datuk Ismail Lasim's appointment as Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar. The appointment follows a successful election for the BN-PN coalition, which secured 25 of 36 state seats.
The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan has reminded state assemblymen that their primary duty is serving the people's interests rather than pursuing personal or political agendas.
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has outlined BN's electoral blueprint for Negri Sembilan, pinpointing victories in Chennah and Linggi constituencies as essential stepping stones to wresting control from Pakatan Harapan.
In Negeri Sembilan's Kuala Pilah district, voters are shifting focus from leadership personalities to concrete policy delivery, signalling a pragmatic electorate more concerned with government performance than administrative appointments.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has unveiled infrastructure development proposals for Linggi, including a planned port and industrial zone, as Pakatan Harapan mounts a challenge in the traditionally opposition-held constituency.
Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has praised Umno's withdrawal of support for the Negri Sembilan state government, describing it as a bold political move that will give voters fresh choices.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has lashed out at what he calls 'traitors' in Negri Sembilan for allegedly scheming to topple the state government under caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Negeri Sembilan's Pakatan Harapan leadership has launched its campaign for the upcoming state election, emphasizing political stability and economic performance as reasons for voters to grant the coalition another term in government.
Former education minister Maszlee Malik is positioning himself for a political comeback by contesting the Puteri Wangsa state assembly seat, following his loss of the Simpang Renggam parliamentary constituency in the 2022 general election.
Johor held its 16th state election on July 11, with 1,076 polling centres opening simultaneously at 8 am. The contest involved 2.7 million registered voters selecting among 172 candidates for 56 State Legislative Assembly seats.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Yeo Tung Siong has criticised the Johor state government's repeated delays to a key bypass project in Pekan Nanas, questioning the decision given recent fiscal surpluses and mounting traffic congestion.
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Pakatan Harapan candidate Muhd Najib Lep has pledged to elevate Bandar Universiti Pagoh into a new economic driver for the Bukit Pasir constituency, focusing on infrastructure development and community welfare.
Pakatan Harapan's Sharon Teo has launched a six-pledge manifesto for the Permas state constituency, prioritising infrastructure and traffic solutions. The campaign targets the constituency's large youth demographic in a four-way contest.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has accused Barisan Nasional of dissolving Johor's assembly merely to reassert its historical political dominance in the state, amid broader contestation over governance and power dynamics.
A major state election dialogue in Johor will proceed as planned on July 7 without Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who has other engagements. The forum will feature Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and opposition candidate Dr Maszlee Malik.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has questioned the swift dissolution of the Johor state assembly, suggesting it was premature ahead of the July 11 state election. His comments point to growing political tensions within the ruling coalition.
Two senior PAS division leaders joined a Barisan Nasional event in Batu Pahat, suggesting deepening cooperation between Umno and Malay-based political parties as the Johor state election approaches next month.
Arthur Chiong, the Bukit Batu assemblyman, is campaigning to defend his seat in the 16th Johor State Election with an expanded majority, leveraging his development initiatives and community presence since 2022.
Despite contesting in a traditionally Barisan Nasional stronghold, Pakatan Harapan's Mohd Fakharuddin remains undeterred in Pasir Raja, banking on youth voters and a three-pronged development agenda.
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Malaysia's three major political coalitions—Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, and Perikatan Nasional—are preparing for a competitive by-election battle in Semerah, Johor, signalling shifting political alignments in the state.
Pakatan Harapan candidate Sharon Teo encountered energetic crowd support at her Permas nomination centre in Pasir Gudang, with supporters chanting expressions of support for the coalition ahead of the Johor state election.
The Tangkak state constituency will witness a direct clash between Pakatan Harapan incumbent Ee Chin Li and Barisan Nasional candidate How Chin Teck, ahead of Johor's July 11 state election.
Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik has predicted that a Pakatan Harapan victory in the Johor election would mark a significant turning point for the state's development agenda and governance approach.
Parti Bersama Malaysia has announced 15 candidates for the 16th Johor state election, as the coalition continues its political push in one of Malaysia's largest states.
Nomination day has commenced across Johor's 56 state constituencies, formally launching the 16th Johor election campaign. Candidates are now filing their nominations as the state prepares for polls.
PAS is targeting 11 seats in Johor's next state election, a dramatic expansion from its single victory in 2022, as the Islamic party repositions itself in the state's political landscape.
UMNO's Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has appealed to Johor voters to back Barisan Nasional candidates to maintain administrative continuity in the state. Polling takes place July 11.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected claims that the palace ordered the state assembly's dissolution, emphasising the process followed constitutional protocols requiring royal consent.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has confirmed he will defend his Machap state assembly seat in the upcoming Johor election, signalling his intention to maintain his position.