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Negeri Sembilan UMNO's top leader has called on party machinery and the public to rally behind newly appointed Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, emphasising unity and non-interference as keys to smooth administration.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has called for grassroots Umno division leaders to have meaningful input into seat allocation discussions emerging from the party's political understanding with Perikatan Nasional.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi filed his nomination for the state election at Simpang Renggam, accompanied by senior UMNO leaders including party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and MP Hishammuddin Hussein.
The son of former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has backed his father's recent remarks, arguing they reflect genuine concern for the party's long-term survival and direction.
Barisan Nasional has adopted a conciliatory stance towards departing senior figures ahead of the Johor state election on July 11, with BN chairman Ahmad Zahid emphasizing the party's respect for individual choice while maintaining focus on its 56 candidates.
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PAS has indicated it is time to move beyond contested seat distribution discussions with Umno and Parti Wawasan in Johor, prioritizing forward momentum and coalition stability rather than prolonging disputes.
Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, the former Layang-Layang MP, has left Umno and joined Bersatu following Umno's decision to cede the parliamentary seat to coalition partner MCA.
Former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has dismissed suggestions that personal disappointment over his son's failure to secure a candidacy prompted his dramatic resignation, characterising his exit as a deliberate move to alert senior party figures.
Malaysian police have initiated a nationwide inquiry into alleged social media remarks by former Umno figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, following 153 reports lodged across the country.
Puad Zarkashi has resigned from Umno, stepping away from the party just as Johor's state election campaign enters a critical phase. His departure follows hints of a significant political development during nomination day.
A senior Umno figure who previously served as health minister is set to contest his Machap seat in the forthcoming Johor state election, taking on the role of Johor Barisan Nasional chairman.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected suggestions that he ordered restrictions on the Johor Menteri Besar's involvement with Felda operations, clarifying his role as party leader.