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Johor's New Menteri Besar Set to Take Office in Afternoon Ceremony

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Former DAP Representative Alleges Hidden Alliance Between BN and PN to Control Johor State Government

A former DAP representative has accused Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional of maintaining a tacit understanding to establish a joint state government in Johor, raising concerns about restrictive policymaking.

By Rohaya Daud · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

BN rallies behind Onn Hafiz as Johor race heats up

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johari Confident BN Can Retain Kota Iskandar and Reclaim Lost Ground in Johor

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Denies Reports of Onn Hafiz Exclusion from Felda Event

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected claims suggesting an order prevented Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi from attending a Felda event, addressing political tensions.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor BN Pledges 200,000 Jobs and RM100m in Housing and Education Spending

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Denies Order Barring Onn Hafiz from Felda Settlements

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has categorically rejected allegations that he instructed officials to prevent Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz from visiting Felda settlements, characterising the claims as political manoeuvring.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

PAS-Bersatu Rift Is Genuine, Hadi Affirms, Despite Joint Perikatan Slate in Johor

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has rejected suggestions that his party's split with Bersatu represents mere electoral theatrics, insisting the separation reflects genuine ideological and operational differences despite continued cooperation under the Perikatan banner.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Ready to Move Forward as Johor Seat Negotiations with Umno and Parti Wawasan Stall

PAS has indicated it is ready to move past the impasse in seat distribution talks with Umno and Parti Wawasan in Johor, signalling the party's preference to focus on other matters rather than prolonging negotiations.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Police Report Filed Over Puad's Allegations Linking Johor Palace to Assembly Dissolution

A police report has been filed in response to claims linking the Johor palace to the dissolution of the state assembly, escalating political tensions in Malaysia's southern state.

By Rohaya Daud · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Umno Supreme Council Member Puad Zarkashi Quits Party Ahead of Johor Election

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has announced his exit from the party, signalling internal tensions within Umno as Johor faces a crucial state election.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Regent Not Controlling State Government, Says UMNO Official

A senior UMNO politician has rejected claims that Johor's Regent controls the state government, describing such allegations as exaggerated. The comments come as Johor prepares for its state election on July 11.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former Johor Assemblyman Switches From Umno to Bersatu in Latest Regional Political Reshuffle

Abdul Mutalip Abd Rahim, 56, has departed the United Malays National Organisation to join Bersatu, becoming the latest politician to switch allegiances in Johor's volatile political environment.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor PKR demands proof from Puad over palace interference allegations

The Johor branch of PKR has publicly challenged ex-Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi to substantiate recent assertions regarding alleged palace interference in the state's political affairs.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor BN leadership distances itself from Puad's palace allegations as tensions escalate

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Police Reports Filed Against Puad Over Allegations of Palace Interference in Johor Politics

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Assembly Dissolution Was Constitutional Process, Not Palace Order, Says Menteri Besar

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has dismissed claims that the palace ordered the state assembly's dissolution, emphasizing it was a lawful constitutional procedure requiring royal consent under state law.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor MB Clarifies Royal Assent as Constitutional Duty, Not Palace Political Interference

Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the Sultan's role in approving the state assembly's dissolution, characterizing it as a mandatory constitutional procedure rather than political involvement by the palace.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Dismisses Claims That Palace Ordered Johor Assembly Dissolution

Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has rejected claims that a directive from the Regent of Johor prompted the dissolution of the state legislative assembly on June 1, addressing mounting speculation about the decision's origins.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

UMNO Veteran Puad Zarkashi Quits Party, Accuses Johor Chief Onn Hafiz of Being 'Yes-Man'

A senior UMNO politician with ministerial experience has left the party, publicly criticising Johor's leadership as subservient. His departure signals deeper factional tensions within the coalition.

By Rohaya Daud · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor BN Relies on Fresh Candidates and Party Infrastructure for State Election Push

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former Johor Chief Minister Hasni Mohammad Omitted From State Poll Slate

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Zahid Denies Blocking Johor MB's Access to Felda Land Scheme

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected allegations that he instructed officials to prevent Johor's Menteri Besar from engaging with Felda affairs, asserting coordination remains open across state and federal levels.

By Rohaya Daud · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Says He Was Prevented From Entering Felda Settlement to Hand Over Land Titles

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has alleged he was denied entry to a Felda settlement in Kluang, disrupting a scheduled land title handover ceremony for residents.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Kulai BN Chief Questions Whether Johor's Federal Funds Have Delivered Real Results for Communities

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Perikatan Nasional's Johor Strategy Remains Unsettled as Coalition Battles Over Seat Allocations

Perikatan Nasional has confirmed seat distributions for over half of its 56 Johor constituencies, but finalisation remains stalled as coalition partners press competing territorial claims.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Perikatan Nasional Racing Ahead on Johor Seat Allocation, Says Annuar Musa

Perikatan Nasional has made substantial headway in dividing Johor state electoral seats among its member parties, with Tan Sri Annuar Musa confirming that more than 50 per cent of allocations have already been resolved.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Urges Johor Pakatan Machinery to Focus on Unity, Stay Above the Fray

Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the coalition's Johor machinery to focus on productive work rather than engaging in disputes with federal government parties, signalling a strategic shift toward unity.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Backs Johor Exco Pressure on BN, PN Over Revenue Sharing Disputes

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Johor state officials to demand accountability from previous Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional administrations over allegations that Johor received inadequate federal revenue allocations.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Najib Lep Eyes Johor Seat on Third Political Platform as PH Candidate

Former Bukit Pasir assemblyman Captain (Rtd) Najib Lep is mounting a political comeback in the upcoming Johor election as a Pakatan Harapan candidate, marking his third party affiliation since entering electoral politics.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Syed Saddiq pledges to direct earnings from side role towards Muar constituency development

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has committed to channelling RM115,000 from a new part-time engagement towards development initiatives in his constituency, demonstrating efforts to balance additional income with local representation responsibilities.

By Rohaya Daud · 23 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Tunku Ismail Hits Back at 'Social Media Politics' as Syed Saddiq Row Deepens

Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has criticised politicians who favour social media spectacle over actual governance, in remarks interpreted as targeting Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Thanks Johor Regent for Audience, Urges Parties to Keep Royalty Out of Elections

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has thanked the Regent of Johor for granting him an audience, using the encounter to underscore his call for political parties to refrain from exploiting the royal institution during election campaigns.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's Tunku Mahkota Ismail meets PM Anwar, strengthening federal-state relations

Johor's Tunku Mahkota Ismail met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening relations between the state and federal government.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former Johor Chief Minister to Contest Bukit Kepong Seat in July Election

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the former Johor chief minister, has announced his intention to retain the Bukit Kepong state seat in the upcoming July 11 election.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Muda Introduces Three New Johor Candidates in Youth-Focused Election Push

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has unveiled three additional candidates for Johor constituencies, reinforcing the party's commitment to fielding younger representatives in upcoming elections under leader Amira Aisya's direction.

By Rohaya Daud · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS and Bersatu Face Uphill Battle in Johor as Partnership Options Dwindle

PAS and Bersatu face a precarious political position in Johor, hampered by their rivalry and shrinking options for meaningful coalition partnerships with smaller political entities.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Federal funding to Johor follows constitutional framework, says Hassan

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has affirmed that the Madani Government's distribution of federal funds to Johor and other states strictly follows constitutional procedures and legal requirements.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Federal Allocations to States Bound by Constitution, Says Pasir Gudang MP

The MADANI Government allocates federal funds to states according to the Federal Constitution, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim clarifies, amid concerns over Johor's revenue contribution disparity.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz: Royal Guidance Sets Performance Bar for Johor Government

Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi says the state administration will adopt royal guidance as a performance target rather than treating it as grounds for institutional passivity.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha Mystified by Johor BN's Request for Opposition 'Poster Boy' Amid Uncertainty

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor Amanah Concedes Puteri Wangsa Seat to PKR Following Coalition Negotiations

Johor Amanah has relinquished its claim to the Puteri Wangsa parliamentary seat in favour of PKR following direct negotiations between coalition partners. The move reflects ongoing efforts to optimise seat distribution within Pakatan Harapan.

By Rohaya Daud · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor Pakatan Harapan deflects menteri besar speculation, emphasises economic focus

Johor's Pakatan Harapan coalition has rejected suggestions of menteri besar ambitions, insisting its priorities centre on economic recovery and upholding the state constitution amid political tensions with the current government.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Regent Maintains Active Oversight of State Administration Through Direct Engagement

Johor's regent disclosed that he maintains close scrutiny of state administration, sometimes contacting senior officials at unusual hours to clarify matters requiring urgent attention.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's Revenue Woes Rooted in Federal Imbalance, Says Regent

Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has rejected the Prime Minister's characterisation of the state as plagued by revenue leakages, instead asserting that federal-level resource extraction is the fundamental problem preventing fair revenue return.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

DAP Fields Liew's Private Secretary for Tiram, Youth Chief for Johor Jaya

The Democratic Action Party has announced its candidate lineup for two Johor constituencies, tapping an aide to a senior government official and a youth leader to contest Tiram and Johor Jaya respectively.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS and Bersatu face uphill political battle in Johor as coalition weakness deepens

PAS and Bersatu confront mounting challenges in Johor politics as their mutual tensions escalate, complicated by a dwindling pool of viable coalition partners and overlapping alliances.

By Rohaya Daud · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha Challenges Onn Hafiz Over Conflicting Demands on Johor MB Candidate

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PKR Finalises Candidate Lists for Johor and Negeri Sembilan State Elections

PKR has nearly completed its candidate selection for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, fielding 20 and 16 contenders respectively. Official announcements are imminent.

By Rohaya Daud · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Dismisses 'Poster Boy' Tag as Path to Johor MB Role

Johor's Onn Hafiz has downplayed the idea that serving as a party's principal campaign figure automatically leads to the menteri besar appointment, cautioning against assumptions about political advancement.

By Rohaya Daud · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's Onn Hafiz Firmly Rejects DAP Coalition, Citing Ideological Differences

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Royal Approval, Not Popularity, Determines Johor Leadership, Says Onn Hafiz

Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has stressed that securing the menteri besar position hinges on obtaining royal consent, rather than enjoying public visibility or serving as a political faction's preferred candidate.

By Rohaya Daud · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Barisan Nasional to Complete Johor and Negeri Sembilan Seat Negotiations Next Week

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.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor Menteri Besar Urged to Use Performance Record to Counter Political Critics

A political analyst has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against invoking the royal institution when answering detractors, recommending he rely on his administrative accomplishments to address concerns.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

DAP Presses Johor Government for Transparency Over E-ART Transit Overhaul

DAP Johor has demanded transparency from the state government over its decision to abandon the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project in favour of the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system, pressing Chief Minister Onn Hafiz for detailed explanations.

By Rohaya Daud · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

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