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.
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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.
Onn Hafiz Mounting Defence of Machap Seat as Johor Heads to Polls
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has confirmed he will stand for re-election in the Machap constituency during the forthcoming Johor state election, maintaining his presence in the legislature.
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.
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.
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.
Pakatan Harapan shows no rush to declare Johor menteri besar candidate before state polls
Pakatan Harapan has signalled it will not announce a menteri besar candidate for the upcoming Johor state election merely to respond to political pressure from opposition parties.
Pakatan Harapan to Decide Johor Menteri Besar Candidate After Election Victory, Says Loke
Pakatan Harapan's leadership says it will determine its Johor Menteri Besar candidate only after securing election victory, rejecting premature announcements and focusing campaign efforts on winning state power.
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.
PH Commits to Sultan's Right to Choose Johor Menteri Besar
Pakatan Harapan has vowed to respect the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the Menteri Besar, signalling deference to royal prerogatives in the upcoming state election campaign.
Onn Hafiz Challenges Opposition on Leadership Preparedness as Johor Election Nears
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has challenged the opposition's capability to lead the state, questioning their election preparations and absence of a declared menteri besar candidate.
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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.
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.
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.