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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to settle what he describes as a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall owed to Penang and to undertake a comprehensive revision of how federal resources are distributed to states.
Melaka's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh says the state will not replace positions vacated by Pakatan Harapan following the coalition's withdrawal from the state government, citing the limited time remaining in the current term.
Ten Johor state assemblymen were sworn in as members of the State Executive Council in a ceremony at Istana Bukit Serene, following Barisan Nasional's decisive victory in the recent state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed he has not yet been briefed on the sudden withdrawal of four Melaka DAP state assemblymen from the state government, though Pakatan Harapan's top leadership plans imminent follow-up action.
Four DAP assemblymen in Melaka have defected to the opposition after the state assembly passed controversial constitutional amendments allowing nominated seats, fracturing the ruling coalition.
Barisan Nasional leadership has signalled confidence ahead of Johor's July 11 state election, with senior figures projecting victory by securing over 40 of the 56 available legislative assembly seats.
Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn its five assemblymen from the Melaka state government after objecting to a constitutional amendment that would permit up to seven nominated state legislators.
Melaka PKR has appealed for calm and consensus-based dialogue to resolve a constitutional amendment dispute over nominated assemblymen, after five Pakatan Harapan assemblymen withdrew from the state government.
The 16th Johor State Election took place on July 11 with over 2.7 million voters participating across 1,076 polling centres. While most areas experienced favourable weather, Muar was affected by heavy rain throughout the morning.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi was sworn in as Johor's new Menteri Besar on July 12, following Barisan Nasional's decisive victory in the state election, winning 48 of 56 assembly seats for a comfortable two-thirds majority.
Barisan Nasional has consolidated its grip on Johor, winning 48 of 56 seats in the state election to command a comfortable two-thirds supermajority. The coalition increased its tally by eight seats compared to the 2022 election, while Pakatan Harapan claimed the remaining eight seats.
Amanah's Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof has called the 16th Johor state election a unique platform for voters to demonstrate democratic maturity, highlighting the state's unusual political dynamic where opposition and ruling coalition work together at federal level.
A former DAP representative has alleged that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional have reached an informal agreement to establish a unity administration in Johor, warning this could result in more conservative governance.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses sufficient political muscle to establish the next state administration, citing support from allied parties beyond the coalition structure.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has characterised the sultan's approval for the state assembly's dissolution as routine constitutional procedure rather than palace involvement in politics.
A Kedah state executive councillor will be charged over allegations connected to university admission practices, maintaining his commitment to transparency and accountability in the matter.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will contest the Machap seat in the state election, marking his effort to retain the constituency he currently represents.
Barisan Nasional Johor has definitively rejected the possibility of forming a coalition government, declaring it will rule the state independently if victorious in the upcoming election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the 149th meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament, prioritising economic revival strategies as global tensions from Middle East conflicts create economic headwinds for Malaysia.
A former senior Melaka state civil servant appeared in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court today to face seven charges involving misappropriation of funds and fraudulent conduct against state executive council members, with losses exceeding RM60,000.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Johor's regent in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming both leaders' commitment to preserving productive relations between the state and federal administrations.
The United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation has been formally accepted into the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah coalition, bringing the alliance to six component parties and deepening the governing coalition's control in the state.
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Onn Hafiz has emphasized that serving as a party's prominent campaign figure during elections carries no automatic guarantee of receiving major political appointments such as the Menteri Besar position in Johor.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has vigorously rejected assertions that his state government lacks willingness to collaborate with the federal administration, framing his position as responsive to constituent concerns.
PAS has scheduled a meeting in Kota Baru to deliberate on the future of a Bersatu executive councillor post in Kelantan's state government, following the parties' decision to terminate their political cooperation.