Muda maintains warm Johor ties with Bersatu, but stops short of formal election pact
Muda and Bersatu enjoy cordial relations in Johor, though neither party has committed to a formal electoral cooperation arrangement as state elections loom.
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DAP fields lawyer Chu Poh Yee in Mengkibol as coalition stakes fresh claim in Johor heartland
The Democratic Action Party has selected lawyer Chu Poh Yee to contest the Mengkibol state seat under the Pakatan Harapan banner in the forthcoming Johor state election.
Onn Hafiz stands firm against DAP partnership, cites ideological incompatibility
Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reaffirmed his refusal to collaborate with DAP in any future state government, emphasizing that ideological differences make such an alliance impossible despite potential electoral success.
Being Poster Boy No Guarantee of MB Post, Says Onn Hafiz
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has stressed that public prominence and media visibility do not automatically translate into a pathway to leading the state administration, emphasizing instead the paramount importance of royal consent in determining leadership succession.
Johor Leader Urged to Rely on Performance Record, Not Royal Defence
A political analyst has cautioned Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against involving the royal institution when responding to political critics, recommending instead that he leverage his governmental accomplishments.
DAP Demands Accountability Over Johor's Controversial Transit Overhaul
DAP Johor is demanding the state government provide detailed explanations for cancelling the IMBRT project and switching to the E-ART system, citing concerns about financial responsibility and public disclosure.
Johor MB Defends State's Cooperation With Federal Government Amid Tensions
Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against suggestions that his state administration is uncooperative with the federal government, defending his record of collaboration with Putrajaya.
Onn Hafiz Defends Johor State Against Claims of Reluctance to Work With Federal Government
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has pushed back against allegations that his state administration resists federal collaboration, asserting that responsive governance reflects democratic values rather than obstruction.
PAS Signals Willingness to Contest Johor Elections Independently of Bersatu
Johor's PAS commissioner Mahfodz Mohamed has expressed confidence that the Islamic party can maintain and expand its foothold in the state without formal cooperation from Bersatu, suggesting shifting political alignments.