Tag: Johor
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Johor polls: Caretaker chief minister seeks strong mandate, warns against rivals’ ‘empty promises’
Onn Hafiz Ghazi tells CNA he is focused on securing a Barisan Nasional victory in the Jul 11 polls, which he says should not be viewed as an indicator of the coalition’s support nationwide.
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Johor state polls: PM Anwar’s PH coalition unveils candidates, including former education minister Maszlee Malik
Although Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to name the coalition’s chief minister candidate, Maszlee – who is among the candidates with the biggest profile owing to his previous stint as a Cabinet minister – has emerged as one of the frontrunners for the post, according to local media reports.
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‘True picture’ needed: Anwar pushes back on Johor funding criticism ahead of state polls
Johor received RM16 billion in federal allocations from 2023 to 2025, more than the RM14 billion it contributed to federal revenue, says Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Johor
The Malaysian Meteorological Department said the earthquake occurred at 1.17am, and tremors may be felt around Batu Pahat, Johor.
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Commentary: PAS the party to watch in Johor and Negeri Sembilan polls
The break between Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia could portend a major realignment of the country’s ethnic Malay-based parties, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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‘Critical’ with RTS Link launch: Johor’s caretaker chief minister calls on Putrajaya to expedite ART rail plan
Onn Hafiz Ghazi made the call on Johor’s elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project at an event on Tuesday (Jun 16) attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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‘Never wanted a snap state election’ in Negeri Sembilan, but no choice given BN’s actions: Anwar
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was speaking on Friday (Jun 12) night at the launch of his coalition’s election campaign for the Negeri Sembilan state polls.
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Commentary: PM Anwar faces leadership referendum in upcoming Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls
The upcoming state assembly polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan are fast shaping into Malaysia’s most consequential electoral contests, serving as unintended referendums of PM Anwar’s leadership with far-reaching national consequences, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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UMNO stresses support for PM Anwar’s unity government despite going solo in Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls
Barisan Nasional’s move to contest solo in Johor is a “legitimate, mature and constitutional democratic act”, says UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki amid criticism.
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Malaysia mulls special immigration lane for Johor voters in Singapore returning for upcoming state polls
The Malaysian home ministry will “respond accordingly” once the Election Commission announces key dates for the Johor state polls on Friday, said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
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