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Umno Youth leader Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has publicly challenged DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming to honour a previous pledge to resign following Barisan Nasional's commanding victory in the Johor state election.
DAP has committed to a comprehensive review following significant losses in the Johor state election, where it won only six of 17 contested seats. Party chairman Teo Nie Ching acknowledged shortcomings while congratulating Barisan Nasional on its victory.
Barisan Nasional has identified the Penggaram seat in Batu Pahat, Johor, as a priority target in the upcoming state election. The opposition-held constituency has been under DAP control for more than a decade, presenting a significant strategic challenge.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri claims non-Malay voters are abandoning their traditional support for DAP, pointing to the party's losses in Sabah as evidence that a similar outcome could unfold in Johor.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has firmly denied defaming DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and declared her readiness to contest the legal action brought against her. She is also considering filing a counterclaim.
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DAP secretary-general Nga Kor Ming has defended the party's decision to field fresh candidates in the Johor state election, stating that all selections were based on merit and rigorous vetting rather than political connections or factional loyalties.
The Democratic Action Party has excluded several long-serving figures, including Chin Tong and Cai Tung, from its candidate list for the forthcoming Johor state election, signalling a strategic generational shift.
Johor DAP has denounced a smear campaign involving doctored posters of potential candidates, warning voters against divisive tactics ahead of the state election on July 11.