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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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.
Muhyiddin Backs PN's Johor Prospects Even With Limited Seat Contestation
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin remains bullish about Perikatan Nasional's viability as a governing coalition in Johor, even as the opposition grouping limits its electoral challenge to just 33 state seats.
Coalition talks for Johor must wait until polls conclude, says Umno's Azalina
Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has cautioned that any discussion about establishing a coalition or unity government in Johor should only commence once election results are officially announced.
Economic Revival Tops Agenda as PM Hosts Regional Leaders Forum
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the 149th meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament, prioritising economic strengthening amid global uncertainty from Middle East conflicts.
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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.
28 Johor constituencies poised to swing state election outcome, analysts warn
Nearly 28 constituencies across Johor have been identified as potential swing seats that could determine which coalition forms the next state government, with Johor Jaya and Kota Iskandar among the most contested.
UPKO Formally Joins GRS Coalition, Strengthening Sabah Political Alignment
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has been formally accepted into the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition, bringing the alliance to six component parties and reinforcing local political unity under Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
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.
PAS to Meet on Bersatu's State Executive Position in Kelantan Following Cooperation Breakdown
PAS is convening an emergency meeting to resolve the status of a Bersatu executive councillor post in Kelantan, coming after the two parties terminated their political cooperation agreement.