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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the Federal government returned RM16 billion to Johor through development projects and allocations, exceeding the state's RM14 billion revenue contribution over three years.
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The Bersama coalition has set its sights on contesting 15 seats in the upcoming Johor state election, including eight constituencies currently held by Umno-BN and the Puteri Wangsa seat won by Muda.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will announce the complete roster of 56 Pakatan Harapan candidates for the 16th Johor State Election tonight, completing the coalition's candidate lineup ahead of polling day on July 11.
The Democratic Action Party has unveiled four candidates competing in the July 11 Johor state election, including a debut bid in the Tiram constituency and efforts to consolidate seats within the Kulai parliamentary division.
PKR's Zaliha Mustafa has challenged Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi over what she calls contradictory demands regarding Pakatan Harapan's timing for announcing its menteri besar candidate ahead of the state election.
The Democratic Action Party has selected lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its first candidate in Johor, fielding her in the Mengkibol state seat contest under the Pakatan Harapan banner in the upcoming state election.
The Democratic Action Party is poised to formally present its full lineup of candidates for the forthcoming Johor state election during an event in Kluang this evening.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is poised to complete its candidate selection process within the coming week, according to state chairman Onn Hafiz, advancing preparations ahead of the upcoming state election.