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Barisan Nasional's Johor chief has appealed to party members overlooked in the state candidate selection process to maintain their commitment to the coalition, emphasising that the upcoming election does not define the movement's broader prospects.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has ruled out forming government with DAP, characterising the decision as rooted in fundamental ideological grounds rather than mere political convenience.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching reflects on her unconventional decision to campaign for Barisan Nasional during the 2024 Mahkota by-election, describing it as a bid to showcase her party's sincerity and commitment to democratic principles.
Sabah UMNO is deploying its campaign machinery to support Barisan Nasional in the Johor state election, targeting constituencies with significant Sabahan voter populations including Permas and Johor Jaya.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has encouraged party members who were not chosen as candidates for the state election to maintain their commitment to the coalition's mission, emphasising that alternative roles remain available.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition will publicly present its complete roster of election candidates on Saturday, concluding an intense week of internal negotiations and deliberations on seat allocations.
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Barisan Nasional is moving toward finalising its internal seat allocation for Johor and Negeri Sembilan state assemblies, with discussions expected to conclude within days, according to coalition leadership.
The Malaysian Indian Congress will defend two seats in the Johor state election while exchanging one constituency with Umno as part of coalition seat-sharing arrangements under Barisan Nasional.
The Malaysian Indian Congress will contest four seats in the upcoming Johor state election, with nominations set for June 27 and polling on July 11. The party is training 150 campaign speakers.
Barisan Nasional's secretary-general has dismissed concerns that the emergence of Wawasan and Bersama will undermine the coalition's electoral prospects in forthcoming state elections, asserting the bloc remains adequately prepared for the contest.
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Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has pushed back against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's characterisation of Barisan Nasional's decision to contest alone in Johor state elections as arrogant, arguing the coalition's strategy reflects electoral realities and local dynamics.
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Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in Johor's state election, stating other candidates deserve the opportunity while he backs BN's campaign efforts.
Barisan Nasional's top official has expressed confidence that newly formed political parties will not influence the coalition's performance in upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan scheduled for July and August.