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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to grant Pakatan Harapan a fresh mandate in the August 1 state election, arguing that continued support will ensure political stability and effective delivery of development projects.
Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Muhammad Nazri Kassim is campaigning to transform Ampangan into a cleaner, safer township centred on economic development and better infrastructure management ahead of the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has questioned the eagerness of opposition parties to vie for Negeri Sembilan's menteri besar post, arguing voters should instead back Pakatan Harapan leaders with proven track records.
Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election campaign officially begins tomorrow with nomination day across eight centres. Nearly 890,000 voters will decide the fate of 36 seats, with polling scheduled for August 1 and early voting on July 28.
Bukit Batu incumbent Arthur Chiong is banking on his development record and grassroots work to defend his state seat with a larger majority in the 16th Johor State Election, after winning by just 137 votes in 2022.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed confidence that Perikatan Nasional possesses the necessary political strength to form the next state government, citing support from coalition partners and independent allies including Muda.
Malaysia's Gerakan party has suspended its Johor state chapter after the regional branch unilaterally decided to withdraw from state elections without consulting party headquarters, drawing criticism from party leadership.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin led a show of force in Bukit Kepong, mobilising hundreds of Perikatan Nasional supporters behind Bersatu's two-term assemblyman Dr Sahruddin Jamal's candidacy in what marks a significant coalition effort.
Nomination day for Johor's 16th state election commenced across 56 constituencies, marking the formal start of the electoral campaign. Political parties fielded their candidates as the race intensifies ahead of polling day.
PAS is pursuing an ambitious target of 11 seats in Johor, a dramatic turnaround from securing just one win in the 2022 state election. The move reflects the Islamic party's effort to strengthen its foothold in the key peninsular state.
Johor Barisan Nasional has officially announced Datuk Pandak Ahmad as its candidate for the Kota Iskandar state seat in the upcoming 16th Johor state election, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch in the constituency.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will contest his Machap seat in the upcoming state election, seeking to retain his constituency.
Former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has been announced as the Barisan Nasional candidate for Pasir Raja in the 16th Johor State Election, confident his two prior terms as assemblyman and strong local connections will secure voter support.
Pakatan Harapan has defended its record in Johor, asserting the state has received RM14.6 billion in federal allocations since Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister, countering Opposition claims of regional neglect.
Former Johor menteri besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal has confirmed his intention to contest the Bukit Kepong state assembly seat in the 16th Johor election scheduled for July 11.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim led Pakatan Harapan's candidate announcement for the 16th Johor State Election on 22 June, pledging a governance model centred on serving people, strengthening communities, and creating youth opportunities.
Amir Fiqri Jack, a senior aide to Muar MP Syed Saddiq, will stand for the Maharani seat in Johor's forthcoming state election as part of Muda's slate of four candidates seeking assembly representation.
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.