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The Menteri Besar and State Government: How Johor Is Run

Who actually runs Johor, and how is the head of the state government chosen? Here is a clear explainer on the role of the Menteri Besar and the state executive.

21 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Negeri Sembilan Declares August 3 Public Holiday Following State Election

Negeri Sembilan has declared August 3 an occasional public holiday to recognise contributions to the 16th state election. Newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim credited the decision to Tuanku Muhriz's consent.

By Khairul Anuar · 2 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Cabinet Extends Warm Welcome to Ismail Lasim as Negeri Sembilan's New Menteri Besar

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid and senior Cabinet ministers have congratulated Datuk Ismail Lasim on becoming Negeri Sembilan's new Menteri Besar, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the state.

By Khairul Anuar · 2 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Ismail Lasim Emerges as Leading Contender for Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar

Datuk Ismail Lasim, a 67-year-old UMNO Supreme Council member, has emerged as a frontrunner for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar position following the state election victory by Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

By Khairul Anuar · 2 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Barisan Nasional Submits Three Menteri Besar Candidates to Negeri Sembilan Ruler

Barisan Nasional has formally presented three candidates for Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar post to the state ruler, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The selection remains at the palace's discretion.

By Khairul Anuar · 1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid Extends Congratulations to Onn Hafiz for Johor Chief Minister Role

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.

By Rajesh Kumar · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Aminuddin Remains Pakatan's Sole Menteri Besar Pick for Negeri Sembilan, Loke Confirms

Pakatan Harapan has consolidated behind Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun as its sole Menteri Besar candidate for Negeri Sembilan's August 1 election, with DAP chief Anthony Loke firmly rejecting speculation about alternatives.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Jalaluddin Emerges as Key Menteri Besar Contender for Negri Sembilan, Says Hamzah

Perikatan Nasional has signalled Negri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias as a leading menteri besar candidate should its coalition with Barisan Nasional succeed in the August 1 state polls.

By Rajesh Kumar · 23 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Johor Declares Monday a Public Holiday Following State Election Victory

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Takes Office as Johor Menteri Besar Following BN's Election 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.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Onn Hafiz Arrives at Istana Bukit Serene for Menteri Besar Swearing-in

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Johor's New Menteri Besar To Be Sworn In At Istana Bukit Serene

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Election: Onn Hafiz Braces for Unpredictable Machap Battle in Second-Term Bid

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has acknowledged the unpredictability of the Machap constituency contest, signalling he will not underestimate rivals despite his bid for a second term in the July 11 state election.

By Khairul Anuar · 27 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Onn Hafiz Set to Retain Machap Seat as Johor Election Looms

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will stand for re-election in his Machap constituency. The decision comes as the state prepares for polling that could reshape its political landscape.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Royal Counsel Sets Standard for Johor, Not Excuse for Inaction, Says Onn Hafiz

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PKR Vice-President Questions BN's Demand to Name Johor Coalition Candidate Before Election Certainty

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Pakatan Rejects Leadership Speculation, Pivots to Economic Agenda

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Pakatan Harapan Faces No Deadline to Name Johor Menteri Besar Candidate

Pakatan Harapan has indicated it will not rush to announce its menteri besar candidate for the upcoming Johor state election, rejecting suggestions that it must declare its choice before rivals.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Pakatan Harapan Defers Johor MB Decision Until After Election Victory

Pakatan Harapan will determine its Johor Menteri Besar candidate only after winning the state election, the coalition has indicated, prioritising electoral victory over leadership announcements.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha challenges Onn Hafiz on contradictory stance over Johor menteri besar candidacy

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PH Commits to Respecting Sultan's Constitutional Authority in Johor Election Campaign

Pakatan Harapan has reassured Johor voters that it will fully respect the Sultan of Johor's constitutional right to appoint the Menteri Besar, shifting focus toward policy platforms rather than candidacy disputes.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's Onn Hafiz Firmly Rejects DAP Coalition, Citing Ideological Grounds

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Royal Approval, Not Public Profile, Determines Johor Leadership, Says Onn Hafiz

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor MB Should Use Track Record to Counter Critics, Not Royal Institution

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.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

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