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Former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik has predicted that a Pakatan Harapan victory in the Johor state election, particularly at Puteri Wangsa, would fundamentally reshape the state's development agenda and policy direction.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses the political capital and external support networks necessary to establish state governments, citing potential partnerships beyond the coalition.
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.
Parti Bersama Malaysia has unveiled its campaign lineup, fielding 15 candidates across various constituencies in the forthcoming 16th Johor state election.
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.
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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.
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 Umno leadership has firmly rejected accusations from former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi concerning the June 1 dissolution of the state assembly, characterising the claims as defamatory.
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.
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Muda President Amira Aisya Abd Aziz has decided not to defend her Puteri Wangsa state constituency seat in the forthcoming Johor state election, with a party aide selected to replace her.
The GPS secretary-general has sidestepped questions about his political trajectory, neither confirming plans to retain his Kapit parliamentary seat nor ruling out a shift to Sarawak state politics, though he pledges sustained engagement.
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.