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BN chairman Zahid Hamidi has indicated that PAS's tactical support for BN candidates in the Johor state election should not be interpreted as a prelude to a formal political alliance between Umno and the Islamist party.
Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi has underscored the importance of sacrifice and unwavering commitment among coalition parties, highlighting UMNO's four-decade loyalty on the Tenggaroh state seat as the model for maintaining stability within the ruling alliance.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has questioned Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's call for Pakatan Harapan to publicly name its preferred menteri besar candidate, noting there is no assurance the chosen figure will actually hold the position.