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Parti Bersama Malaysia has announced 15 candidates for the Johor state election, drawing from diverse occupational backgrounds including entrepreneurship, retail management, and logistics work.
Barisan Nasional's Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Tukirin has accepted his exclusion from Bukit Naning in the upcoming Johor elections, apologising to residents for halting welfare programmes before completion.
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Umno's secretary-general has alleged that Puad Zarkashi's recent resignation was motivated by disappointment over his son's failure to secure a candidacy in the Johor state election.
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DAP secretary-general Nga Kor Ming has defended the party's decision to field new candidates in the Johor state election, arguing that selections prioritise capability and experience through robust internal assessment processes.
Former Rengit assemblyman Puad has defended his recommendation of his son as a candidate for the Johor election, questioning whether the action was inappropriate while raising concerns about inconsistent candidate selection procedures.
UMNO's information chief has appealed to party members to maintain discipline and unity following the candidate selection for Johor's upcoming state election, despite reported dissatisfaction among some members.
Pakatan Harapan has defended its candidate selection strategy for the Johor election, with DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming insisting all candidates underwent rigorous vetting based on merit and community involvement rather than arbitrary choices.
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has disclosed that Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's departure from the party resulted from disappointment over his son not being selected as the Rengit state constituency candidate.
Members of Amanah in Pasir Gudang have pledged to withdraw support for Pakatan Harapan's Permas state seat candidate Sharon Teo ahead of Johor's 16th state election, protesting what they characterise as a parachute appointment.
Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has defended the party's decision to field Sharon Teo Siew Hui as the candidate in Permas for the Johor state election, even as the party's Pasir Gudang division boycotts the decision.
UMNO's secretary-general has attributed delays in announcing Barisan Nasional candidates for Johor's election to a comprehensive vetting procedure, signalling the coalition's commitment to candidate quality control.
Barisan Nasional leaders and grassroots supporters converged at Johor Umno headquarters as the coalition prepares to reveal its candidate lineup for the upcoming state election, marking a pivotal moment in the electoral calendar.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will announce the coalition's full slate of candidates for the Johor election tomorrow at Bukit Gambir, marking a crucial milestone ahead of polling.
Amanah will introduce 13 fresh candidates as part of its 19-strong lineup for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, representing a significant generational shift within the party.
PKR's candidate slate for the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections is virtually complete, with party secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh confirming the list is 99 per cent finalised ahead of nomination day.
The Democratic Action Party has announced lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol parliamentary seat in the upcoming general election, marking a shift in the party's representation for the constituency.
Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership has urged party members who missed out on candidacy to remain committed, emphasizing that the state election result will not determine the coalition's long-term electoral prospects.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has called on party members overlooked for candidacy in the state election to maintain their commitment to the coalition's mission of serving the people.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is poised to announce its complete roster of candidates for the forthcoming state election on Saturday, as the political machinery moves into its final preparation phase.