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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has emphatically reaffirmed Barisan Nasional's dedication to the Unity Government, dismissing speculation of any attempt to destabilise Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
Johor will swear in a new Menteri Besar this afternoon at the royal palace, following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in yesterday's state election.
A Pakatan Harapan candidate representative has lodged a police complaint against Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, alleging misuse of TVET students for Barisan Nasional campaign activities during the ongoing state election campaign.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on all contesting parties to move past historical disputes and concentrate on substantive policy offerings during the Johor state election campaign, emphasising a mature and collegial approach to politics.
Johor DAP has raised concerns that students were compelled to attend a TVET event where the Menteri Besar allegedly canvassed support for Barisan Nasional, questioning whether government facilities should be used for political campaigns.
Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership expressed confidence in their campaign prospects for the Endau seat, citing strong community backing for candidate Alwiyah Talib ahead of the July 11 state election.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled openness to exploring cooperation discussions with Pas and Parti Wawasan Negara at lower organisational levels ahead of the Johor state election.
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned that the outcome of Johor's July 11 state election remains unpredictable, despite his bid for a second term representing Machap.
A 68-year-old retired civil servant from Selangor dipped into his savings to travel to Johor and publicly support Barisan Nasional's Onn Hafiz during the 16th state election nomination day, spending over RM550 on travel, food and a custom BN outfit.
Barisan Nasional incumbent Datuk Mohd Jafni will defend his Bukit Permai state seat against candidates from Pakatan Harapan, Perikatan Nasional, and Parti Bersama Malaysia in the 16th Johor state election.
Barisan Nasional has instructed its candidates and campaign apparatus to abandon confrontational tactics in the Johor election, instead concentrating efforts on building voter confidence through substantive engagement.
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Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz formally entered the Machap state seat race, flanked by three senior UMNO figures including Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, underscoring internal party alignment ahead of the election.
Johor's Semerang constituency is shaping up for a repeat clash between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan candidates following nomination day proceedings at a local education venue.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi formally entered the race for the state election on Wednesday, receiving prominent support from UMNO's top echelon including party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Machap, a crucial Johor constituency, is shaping up as a direct contest between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan, with both coalitions fielding strong candidates.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures gathered in Simpang Renggam to publicly endorse Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, signalling the coalition's unified push in an increasingly competitive Johor political battleground.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has joined efforts to bolster backing for the Barisan Nasional's representative contesting the Tiram seat in Johor's state assembly elections.
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Johor prepares for a pivotal election four years after Barisan Nasional's dominant 2022 victory. Key contests, shifting voter sentiment, and major policy issues will determine the state's political direction.
Johor's 16th state election began today with nominations being filed across 56 centres. Over 2.7 million voters will participate in the July 11 polls, with major political coalitions fielding candidates across all state seats.
Johor BN has unveiled Semarak Isya' as part of its election manifesto, aiming to enliven mosques and suraus with evening programmes including lectures, community activities and free meals for congregants.
The son of former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has defended his father's recent remarks about the party's trajectory, characterising them as constructive intervention aimed at preserving Umno's long-term viability.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has expressed optimism that Barisan Nasional possesses the capacity to retain Kota Iskandar and recover additional parliamentary seats in Iskandar Puteri, provided the coalition maintains organisational coordination.
Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Tukirin, the Barisan Nasional candidate in Bukit Naning, has accepted his exclusion from the Johor state elections with grace, expressing regret over unfinished community programmes.
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Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has unveiled an election manifesto centred on job creation, housing assistance, and educational development, committing RM100 million to these priority sectors.
The Johor branch of Barisan Nasional has released an ambitious manifesto featuring 63 pledges and an employment creation target of 200,000 jobs, structured around six core policy areas designed to maintain political continuity and accelerate state growth.
UMNO's Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has urged Johor voters to support Barisan Nasional candidates to maintain administrative continuity, arguing that alignment between state and local governance is crucial for effective public service delivery.
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid says the coalition respects leaders' decisions to leave the party, including a former UMNO Supreme Council member, weeks before the Johor state election.
Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional are preparing to contest 33 of Johor's 56 state seats, creating intense three-cornered battles and complicating the electoral mathematics across the southern state.
Johor's 16th state election launches tomorrow with nomination day across all 56 assembly seats. Nearly 2.8 million eligible voters will determine the outcome on July 11, with early voting on July 7.
Johor Barisan Nasional has nominated Datuk Pandak Ahmad as its candidate for the Kota Iskandar state seat in the forthcoming 16th Johor election, positioning the incumbent for a fierce contest.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has forcefully rejected assertions made by former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, dismissing his allegations connecting the palace to political matters as false and damaging.
New candidates fielded by Barisan Nasional's component parties in Johor have committed to an intensive push to secure victory in the July 11 state election, signalling the coalition's resolve in the contest.
Johor Barisan Nasional members have filed police reports against Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, a former Umno supreme council member, following his public allegations regarding palace involvement in state political affairs.
A former health minister and high-ranking Umno returnee are among prominent figures contesting the Johor state election, with BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi defending his Machap constituency.
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Barisan Nasional has announced 56 candidates contesting the Johor state election, with Chief Minister Onn Hafiz spearheading the coalition's electoral push across the southern state.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has unveiled a mixed slate of first-time and established candidates for the state election, balancing new talent with entrenched party structures and youth mobilisation efforts.
Johor MCA has fielded 15 candidates in the state election under the Barisan Nasional banner, pledging to accelerate economic growth and drive development initiatives across the southern Malaysian state.
Barisan Nasional postponed announcing its Johor election candidates due to strict vetting protocols, according to Umno's secretary-general. The thorough screening process prioritised candidate quality over speed.
Barisan Nasional has officially announced its complete roster of 56 candidates contesting the Johor state election slated for July 11, signalling the coalition's readiness for the electoral battle.
Johor Barisan Nasional has fielded Umno executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan as its candidate for the Benut state seat, marking his entry into electoral politics in the upcoming state election.
Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has been nominated as the Barisan Nasional candidate for Pasir Raja in the 16th Johor State Election, relying on his lengthy tenure representing the constituency and his established relationships with local voters.
Barisan Nasional's candidate announcement for the Johor election closes the door on speculation of a coalition with PAS and Parti Wawasan Negara, with no Wawasan leaders included in the slate.
Barisan Nasional has firmly rejected the prospect of forming a coalition government in Johor, declaring it will govern independently if it secures electoral victory. The coalition's position is final and non-negotiable, according to party leadership.
Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, the former Johor chief minister, has been excluded from the Barisan Nasional candidate roster for the upcoming state assembly elections, triggering conjecture about his potential pivot to parliamentary politics.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has announced its full candidate slate for the 16th state election, featuring 37 UMNO candidates alongside MCA and MIC representatives. Key figures include former health minister Adham Baba's return to Pasir Raja and Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz defending his Machap seat.
Johor Umno Youth has urged party leadership to demonstrate unwavering commitment to Umno and Barisan Nasional, following recent concerns raised by a senior party official regarding candidate nominations for the upcoming state election.
Barisan Nasional has unveiled its 56-candidate lineup for the Johor state election, featuring high-profile names including former federal health minister Dr Adham Baba and former Endau assemblyman Alwiyah Talib.
Barisan Nasional is building momentum in Johor as party leadership, members and grassroots supporters gather at state Umno headquarters to unveil candidates for the 16th state election, signalling an intensifying electoral campaign.
Kulai's BN leadership has cast doubt on whether substantial federal funding announced for Johor has genuinely improved citizens' lives, calling for concrete evidence of completed infrastructure and community benefits.
Perikatan Nasional has clarified it will field candidates under its own logo in the upcoming Johor state election, rejecting speculation about adopting the Barisan Nasional banner.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is preparing to formally announce its candidates for the upcoming state election, marking a critical juncture in the party's campaign preparations.
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Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has expressed confidence that Kuala Lumpur voters will not return to Barisan Nasional or Perikatan Nasional rule, arguing they have already experienced both administrations.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has expressed bewilderment at Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's request for Pakatan Harapan to publicly identify its chief ministerial candidate before the state elections.
Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker has levelled accusations that DAP engages in political posturing, countering what he characterises as selective criticism from the opposition party.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has questioned the consistency of Johor BN chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's demand that Pakatan Harapan announce its menteri besar candidate before the state election.
PKR vice-president Zaliha has expressed confusion over Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's demand that Pakatan Harapan identify a poster boy for upcoming state elections, citing uncertainty over menteri besar appointment.
DAP's Johor chairman Teo Nie Ching has opened up about campaigning for BN candidates in the 2024 Mahkota by-election, describing the experience as unusual but necessary to prove her party's commitment to democratic principles.
Sabah UMNO will mobilise its party machinery to support Barisan Nasional in the Johor state election, focusing on Permas and Johor Jaya constituencies where approximately 5,000 Sabahan voters are registered.
Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership has counselled party members passed over in candidate selection for the state election to maintain their allegiance, emphasising that missing out on this race does not determine their political futures.
Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has categorically dismissed any possibility of Barisan Nasional partnering with DAP to form a state government, grounding his stance in fundamental ideological incompatibilities between the coalitions.
Malaysia's King and Johor's Regent have urged politicians to maintain decorum during the upcoming state election, warning against personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric that could damage national harmony.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz has encouraged party members excluded from the candidate list to remain committed to the coalition's struggle, emphasising that opportunities exist beyond electoral contests.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is preparing to unveil its candidate roster for the forthcoming state election, with the formal announcement scheduled for Saturday following final deliberations.
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Barisan Nasional is expected to wrap up seat allocation talks for Johor and Negeri Sembilan by next week, according to the coalition's secretary-general, as coalition partners work through final details.
The Malaysian Indian Congress will defend two seats in the upcoming Johor state elections while negotiating a strategic seat swap with Umno, part of broader Barisan Nasional coalition arrangements.
The Malaysian Indian Congress has secured four seats to contest in the forthcoming Johor state election, according to party vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah, with nominations scheduled for June 27.
Barisan Nasional secretary-general Zambry has downplayed concerns about rival coalitions Wawasan and Bersama, asserting that BN remains well-positioned for the forthcoming state elections.
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Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against suggestions that Barisan Nasional's independent campaign strategy represents political arrogance, arguing instead that the coalition possesses sufficient strength to govern effectively.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the upcoming Johor state election, clearing the way for other candidates in the Pontian constituency.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has dismissed concerns that newly formed political parties will undermine the coalition's performance in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections scheduled for July and August.