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Ng Yak Howe is the Pakatan Harapan (DAP) candidate for the Bentayan state seat in the 16th Johor State Election. Here is a profile of the candidate and the contest ahead of polling day on July 11, 2026.
Live coverage of the Bukit Permai seat in the 2026 Johor state election: the Pakatan Harapan candidate, the contest, and the official result after polling on July 11, 2026.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has voiced shock at the intensity of attacks against DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke during Negeri Sembilan's election campaign, raising concerns about the civility of state-level political contests.
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Pakatan Harapan expressed confidence in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with DAP leadership asserting the coalition's support momentum has reached peak levels. The statement came after the Negeri Sembilan Palace issued a clarification rejecting claims of political involvement.
Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has rejected PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden's demand that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim resign over losses from KWAP's eFishery investment, accusing the opposition youth wing of exploiting the corporate fraud case.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has committed to conducting a policy-focused campaign in the Negeri Sembilan state election, steering clear of personal attacks on government colleagues and avoiding campaigning in constituencies held by fellow Cabinet ministers.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected accusations that his party dictates government policy, insisting that all federal and state decisions emerge from collective discussions among Pakatan Harapan coalition partners under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has called for peaceful campaigning after vandalism incidents targeting Pakatan Harapan materials in multiple constituencies during the 16th state election campaign.
DAP's Hannah Yeoh has dismissed criticism that competing parties' election manifestos are duplicative, arguing that overlap demonstrates shared commitment to addressing genuine voter concerns across the Johor state election.
Pakatan Harapan is strategically cautious about 23 Johor constituencies where Perikatan Nasional isn't competing, fearing PN voters may shift allegiances and destabilise close races ahead of the July 11 poll.
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.
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DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon have been ordered to stand trial in connection with alleged graft involving an RM11.6 million Penang development project.
DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon appeared before the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya seeking to overturn corruption-related charges tied to an RM11.6 million case.
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will receive a ruling tomorrow on whether they face trial over corruption allegations tied to an RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel project.
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The Democratic Action Party has unveiled four candidates for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, including a debut attempt in the Malay-majority Tiram constituency as part of Pakatan Harapan's coordinated strategy across the Kulai parliamentary zone.
Sungai Besar Umno chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos has settled a RM66,600 judgment debt to DAP politician Teresa Kok just days before a public auction of his personal assets was scheduled to proceed.
The Democratic Action Party is formally announcing its slate of candidates for the Johor state election, stepping up its campaign in a traditionally competitive southern electoral battleground.
The Democratic Action Party has selected 33-year-old lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol state seat in Johor, positioning her to succeed two-term incumbent Chew Chong Sin, who will pursue a parliamentary position.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching campaigned for BN in the Mahkota by-election last year, describing the experience as unusual but necessary to prove her party's sincerity toward cross-party cooperation.
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DAP leader Teo Nie Ching has warned Johor voters to be vigilant against fabricated party posters and misinformation campaigns designed to mislead the electorate during the state election.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has alleged that opposition groups are circulating manipulated posters featuring potential candidates to erode voter confidence in Pakatan Harapan ahead of the Johor state election.