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MUDA has selected Rashifa Aljunied, head of the Puteri Wangsa service centre, as its candidate for the constituency in the forthcoming Johor state election. The 26-year-old will contest the seat previously held by MUDA president Amira Aisya.
The Democratic Action Party has named lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its candidate for the Mengkibol parliamentary seat in the forthcoming general election, marking a significant decision by the party leadership.
Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership has counselled disappointed candidates excluded from the party's election lineup to maintain their allegiance to the coalition, signalling internal unity concerns.
Political circles are buzzing with talk that former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik could represent PKR in the forthcoming Johor state election, signalling the coalition's focus on fielding experienced lawmakers.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the upcoming Johor state election, despite earlier speculation about his candidacy for multiple seats.