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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against leveraging the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for political campaigning, stressing the accord remains strictly a matter between both nations' premiers.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended his congratulations to Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi following the latter's reappointment as Johor menteri besar, underlining government backing for the state leadership.
Ten Johor assemblymen were sworn in as members of the state executive council before the Regent of Johor at Istana Bukit Serene, completing the formation of Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi's new cabinet.
Tunku Mahkota Ismail arrived at Istana Bukit Serene to oversee the swearing-in of Johor's new State Executive Council, consolidating Barisan Nasional's commanding position after securing 48 of 56 seats in last week's election.
Johor's State Executive Council swearing-in ceremony has been postponed by one day to Saturday, following the confirmation of Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's second term after Barisan Nasional's decisive election victory.
Johor's newly-appointed State Executive Council members will take their oath of office at the royal palace tomorrow, with the Regent presiding over the ceremony that follows BN's commanding election win.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has demanded a thorough inquiry into claims of Israeli involvement in the Network School programme, raising questions about educational partnerships and international ties.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Onn Hafiz Ghazi on becoming Johor's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership following Barisan Nasional's strong election mandate.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has signalled that non-Malay voters are no longer automatically supporting the DAP, warning of potential electoral losses similar to the party's collapse in Sabah.
Johor has declared Monday, July 13, 2026, a public holiday to honour citizens who participated in the state election. The announcement follows Barisan Nasional's decisive two-thirds majority victory.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in the state election, securing a two-thirds majority with 48 of 56 seats.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Johor Barisan Nasional chairman, has arrived at Istana Bukit Serene to be formally sworn in as the state's new Menteri Besar, capping a decisive electoral victory.
Johor's new Menteri Besar will be formally sworn in at Istana Bukit Serene at 3 pm today, the palace announced via invitation to media. The appointment follows Barisan Nasional's decisive election victory.
DAP deputy chief Hannah Yeoh has urged Pekan Nanas voters to support Pakatan Harapan candidate Yeo Tung Siong in a direct contest against Barisan Nasional's incumbent Tan Eng Meng, emphasizing voter turnout as critical to the opposition's chances.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will accelerate infrastructure projects across Johor, spanning police facilities, immigration upgrades, and maritime operations. The announcement comes as voters prepare for state elections.
Johor's BN leadership has dismissed accusations that technical and vocational education students were pressured to participate in a party campaign event, emphasizing the need for cooperative governance.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia's era of political corruption and misappropriation must end, calling for a cultural shift toward clean governance during a rally in Johor.
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has urged Johor voters to reject a return to policies from former prime minister Najib Razak's tenure, advocating instead for Malaysia to progress beyond the past.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised political parties that invoke Malay supremacy during campaigns while failing to protect Malay reserve lands and interests. He called for genuine policy action rather than electoral slogans.
A former Umno politician has challenged Rengit voters to withhold their backing for Barisan Nasional until two major local issues are resolved, criticising the Johor menteri besar for failing to visit and assess the problems firsthand.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected allegations that he ordered the cancellation of a Johor Felda Settlers Day celebration in Kluang, stating that only standard election-period restrictions on government machinery use for campaigning were enforced.
The Barisan Nasional candidate contesting the Mahkota by-election in Johor has indicated that the coalition's historical performance and track record will ultimately determine voter sentiment, emphasising that the electorate judges based on concrete results and delivery.
A former DAP representative has accused Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional of an undisclosed understanding to jointly govern Johor, potentially resulting in hardline state policies.
Malaysia's Gerakan party has suspended its Johor branch after the state chapter unilaterally withdrew from the state elections without approval from national leadership, according to secretary-general Wong Chia Zhen.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures descended on Simpang Renggam District Council to visibly endorse Johor Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, projecting party unity and organisational strength in the state.
The newly formed Bersama party has announced 15 candidates for its first foray into Johor politics, with co-founder Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad warning that the move represents both opportunity and calculated risk.
Parti Bersama Malaysia has announced 15 candidates for the 16th Johor state election, drawing from diverse professional backgrounds including business, retail management, and logistics sectors.
Malaysia's PAS party is targeting 11 seats in Johor, a dramatic expansion from its single victory in the 2022 state election, marking an aggressive repositioning in the southern state's political landscape.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi was prevented from attending an event at Felda settlements, characterising the claims as unfounded.
Barisan Nasional's Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has expressed confidence that the coalition can retain the Kota Iskandar state seat and recover multiple constituencies in Iskandar Puteri if party machinery operates with unity.
Umno's information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has cautioned against premature coalition negotiations in Johor, insisting such discussions must follow the official election outcome rather than precede it.
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PAS has fielded Mazlan Bujang, a former Johor executive councillor and ex-Bersatu state chief, as part of its 11-candidate slate for the state election, reflecting shifting coalition dynamics in Johor politics.
The Malaysian Indian Prosperity Party enters electoral politics for the first time, contesting five Johor seats as part of the Perikatan Nasional coalition, with party president P Punithan emphasizing education and economic empowerment.
An UMNO Supreme Council member has rejected claims that Johor's Regent controls the state government, describing such allegations as exaggerated and unfounded ahead of the June 27 state election.
Johor Umno deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has stressed that building capable leaders is a long-term endeavour demanding sustained commitment and practical experience, rejecting any notion of expedited paths to party office.
Abdul Mutalip Abd Rahim, 56, the former Layang-Layang assemblyman, has resigned from Umno to join Bersatu, adding to the growing wave of political realignments across Johor.
The Johor branch of PKR has directly challenged former Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi to furnish concrete evidence supporting his public allegations of palace interference in the state's political affairs.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has firmly rejected accusations by former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, branding his palace-related claims as unfounded and irresponsible amid mounting political tensions in the state.
Johor Umno leadership has forcefully denied allegations made by former legislative assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi concerning the dissolution of the state assembly on June 1, characterising the claims as serious defamation.
Johor Barisan Nasional members have lodged police reports against former Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi following his public allegations concerning the Johor palace's involvement in state politics.
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Johor's Umno leader Onn Hafiz has pushed back against Puad Zarkashi's accusations, clarifying that royal consent represents a proper constitutional procedure rather than royal interference in governance.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has firmly rejected claims that the state assembly's dissolution represented a political directive from the palace, insisting the process strictly adhered to constitutional requirements.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the palace's involvement in the state assembly's dissolution, characterising it as a routine constitutional procedure rather than political interference by the monarchy.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar has firmly rejected suggestions that the Regent ordered the June 1 dissolution of the state assembly, insisting the decision originated from his own political judgment.
A senior UMNO figure has announced his departure from the party, leveling accusations that Johor's leadership operates without genuine independence or integrity in candidate selection processes.
Former Johor menteri besar Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad has been dropped from the Barisan Nasional candidate list for Johor's state elections, prompting analysts to speculate he may pivot towards contesting a parliamentary seat in the next general election.
Johor Umno Youth has called on party leadership to maintain unwavering commitment to Umno and the Barisan Nasional coalition, amid growing anxieties over the selection of candidates for the forthcoming state election.
Perikatan Nasional has completed seat negotiations for more than half of Johor constituencies, says Tan Sri Annuar Musa, as the coalition moves swiftly through allocations among its component parties.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the coalition's operatives in Johor to maintain focus and abstain from quarrelling with federal government coalition parties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Johor's executive council to scrutinise claims that the state received inadequate federal revenue allocations under the previous Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional governments.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman plans to donate RM115,000 from a newly undertaken part-time position directly to development and community programmes in his Johor constituency.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asserts that Johor has received RM16 billion in federal allocations, surpassing its tax contributions to the central government, during a visit to Tangkak.
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Johor's Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail has held talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscoring the strengthening partnership between Malaysia's most developed state and the federal administration.
Johor Amanah has agreed to relinquish the Puteri Wangsa parliamentary seat to coalition partner PKR following high-level discussions, signalling a strategic recalibration within the ruling coalition's seat allocation process.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has outlined the constitutional framework governing federal financial transfers to states, citing specific articles that regulate how allocations are determined and disputed.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has framed royal counsel as a yardstick for measuring government performance rather than a cushion against accountability.
PKR vice-president Zaliha has questioned why Johor's BN leadership is demanding that Pakatan Harapan identify its preferred menteri besar candidate when no election has been called and no guarantees exist about the role.
Johor Umno has called on the federal government to cut red tape and accelerate major development initiatives in the state, backing recent directives from Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to revitalise economic growth.
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Pakatan Harapan in Johor has dismissed focus on the menteri besar position, instead pledging commitment to constitutional governance and economic development as it charts its political strategy.
Johor's Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has rejected the Prime Minister's characterisation of the state as plagued by leakages, instead arguing the federal government is responsible for Johor not receiving fair returns on its revenue.
The Democratic Action Party has announced two candidates for upcoming elections in Johor: Nor Zulaila Ghani for Tiram and Lee Wern Yiing for Johor Jaya, signalling the party's continued push into the state.
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PAS and Bersatu confront a difficult political landscape in Johor as their rivalry intensifies and partnership prospects with smaller parties become increasingly constrained.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has challenged Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's insistence that Pakatan Harapan announce its menteri besar candidate, saying his position appears internally inconsistent.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has reflected on her unusual campaign efforts supporting Barisan Nasional in the 2024 Mahkota by-election, describing the experience as an important demonstration of her party's commitment to democratic principles and political sincerity.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has definitively rejected any possibility of Barisan Nasional forming a coalition government with DAP in the state, grounding his position in fundamental ideological incompatibility between the parties.
The Democratic Action Party has selected Chu Poh Yee, a lawyer, to represent the coalition in Johor for the first time at state level, standing as Pakatan Harapan's candidate in Mengkibol constituency.
Muda has confirmed it maintains good relations with Bersatu in Johor ahead of the state election, though the two parties have not yet formalised any electoral cooperation arrangement or coalition framework.
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Onn Hafiz distances himself from assumption that prominent campaign roles lead directly to high office, hinting at intricate Johor political calculations beyond electoral visibility.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has stressed that visibility and popular appeal do not automatically translate into state leadership, underscoring the decisive influence of royal consent in the selection process.
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Barisan Nasional is expected to finalise its seat allocation strategy for Johor and Negeri Sembilan within days, according to Umno's top administrator, as coalition partners work through their distribution framework.
A political analyst has counselled Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz to defend his record through tangible accomplishments rather than drawing the royal institution into partisan political disagreements.
DAP Johor is demanding answers from the state government regarding its decision to abandon the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project in favour of the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against suggestions that his state government has been uncooperative with Putrajaya, defending his administration's track record of working with federal authorities on key policy matters.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has vigorously rejected accusations that his administration refuses cooperation with the federal government, framing the dispute as a matter of respecting state-level voices.
Johor PAS has signalled its willingness to contest upcoming state elections independently, with party chief Mahfodz Mohamed expressing confidence the party can maintain and expand its electoral foothold without Bersatu backing.
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Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's characterisation of Barisan Nasional's decision to contest the upcoming Johor state elections independently, defending the coalition's electoral strategy.