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PKR's candidate selections for upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections are 99 per cent finalised, with official announcements expected within days. The party will field 20 candidates in Johor and 16 in Negeri Sembilan.
The Malaysian Indian Congress has been allocated four seats to contest in the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, with party leadership confirming preparations are underway to strengthen campaign efforts among Indian community voters.
Barisan Nasional secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has dismissed concerns that the emergence of Wawasan and Bersama coalitions will undermine BN's electoral performance, asserting the coalition remains fully prepared for upcoming state elections.
Perikatan Nasional has terminated the positions of Bersatu secretary-general Mohamed Azmin Ali and vice-president Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, restructuring its top leadership ahead of crucial state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
Perikatan Nasional has replaced two Bersatu figures from their roles within the coalition in preparation for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, according to party chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
A Pas parliamentarian has cautioned Bersatu against running independently in upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, arguing that competing against each other would fragment the opposition vote and benefit Pakatan Harapan.
Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has confirmed he will not contest in the upcoming Johor state election, allowing other party members to pursue the available seats.
More than 200 Bersatu members gathered to show support for Muhyiddin Yassin ahead of a pivotal party meeting focused on state election preparations and coalition strategy with PAS.