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Barisan Nasional will maintain its position within Malaysia's Unity Government, according to party chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, citing a binding resolution from UMNO's General Assembly.
Barisan Nasional's top leadership demonstrated unified backing for their candidates during Thursday's nomination filing across Negeri Sembilan's eight centres, with UMNO president Zahid leading the charge alongside his deputy and other party stalwarts.
Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has appealed to unity government coalition partners to avoid reopening old grievances targeting Umno during the Johor state election campaign.
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.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has convicted blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad and imposed a RM11,000 fine for posting offensive content targeting former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Umno on TikTok.
UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has firmly stated that electoral victories cannot legally be used to secure the release of imprisoned individuals, clarifying that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardon authority.
A former Umno politician has urged voters in Rengit to withhold their support from Barisan Nasional until two significant local issues are resolved, challenging the state menteri besar to personally visit and assess the problems.
BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Johor must remain a Barisan Nasional stronghold, describing it as crucial to the coalition's political resurgence before the July 11 state election.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi submitted his nomination for the state election surrounded by senior UMNO leadership, signalling party unity ahead of polling.
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has moved to boost Barisan Nasional's prospects in the Tiram constituency, appearing at a community gathering in Johor Baru to mobilise support for the coalition's candidate.
The son of former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has come to his father's defence, arguing that recent critical remarks were motivated by concern for the party's long-term viability rather than internal factional disputes.
Umno President Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi has downplayed the significance of a party member's departure, stating that Umno respects individual choices to leave. The party remains focused on supporting all 56 Barisan Nasional candidates contesting in the Johor state elections.
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Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has announced his departure from the party, a significant move that comes as Johor prepares for its state election and raises questions about party unity.
An UMNO Supreme Council member has dismissed claims that Johor's Regent controls the state government as unfounded and exaggerated, speaking amid political tensions before the state election.
Abdul Mutalip Abd Rahim, 56, has left Umno to join Bersatu, continuing a pattern of political migration in Johor. The move underscores broader realignments reshaping the state's political landscape.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide regarding allegations made by UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi about Palace involvement in Johor's legislative assembly dissolution. The official has resigned from the party.
Police have initiated a formal investigation into social media statements made by former Umno veteran Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi after 153 reports were filed across the country, signalling renewed scrutiny of sensitive political discourse.
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.
Multiple Johor Barisan Nasional members have filed police reports against former UMNO supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over his controversial statements regarding palace involvement in state politics.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has refuted allegations that the Johor state assembly dissolution was ordered by the palace, clarifying the process followed constitutional requirements and royal consent procedures.
Puad Zarkashi has resigned from Umno, stepping away from Malaysia's largest Bumiputera party just as the Johor state election entered its critical nomination phase.
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.
Johor Barisan Nasional has fielded Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, the Umno executive secretary, as its candidate for the Benut state constituency in the state election.
Barisan Nasional has unveiled its 56 candidates for the 16th Johor state election, bringing back former health minister Adham Baba to contest Pasir Raja while Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi defends Machap.
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A growing divide between PAS and Bersatu threatens the cohesion of Malay-Muslim political movements that have long been central to Malaysian governance, with implications for the ruling coalition's stability.
Leading politicians from both Pakatan Harapan and Umno have indicated their willingness to join the Bersama coalition, marking a significant development in Malaysia's evolving political alignments and coalition-building efforts.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan contends that no major political party will be able to credibly offer transformative change in the next general election, leaving voters with practical but uninspiring choices.
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 next Malaysian general election will emphasise practical governance over transformative pledges, according to Shahril Hamdan, a former Umno communications strategist. No major political party, he argues, can credibly promise sweeping change.
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan contends that Malaysian voters are fatigued by inflammatory rhetoric and grandiose pledges, instead gravitating towards composed, dependable leaders who prioritise substance over spectacle.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Ahmad has expressed interest in contesting a Selangor parliamentary seat in the next general election, marking a potential political comeback following his loss in GE15.
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Barisan Nasional is set to finalize seat allocation negotiations for Johor and Negeri Sembilan within the next seven days, according to Umno's secretary-general, signalling progress in coalition preparations.
MIC will contest two seats in the Johor state election while negotiating a seat swap with Umno as part of evolving Barisan Nasional coalition arrangements. The party is expected to compete for four seats overall.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the upcoming state election, choosing instead to focus on campaigning efforts for the coalition.