The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Parti Amanah Negara will field 13 new candidates among its total of 19 nominees for the Johor state election on July 11, according to party leadership, representing a significant infusion of fresh political talent.
PKR has substantially completed its candidate nominations for the forthcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, with party secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh indicating the process is 99 per cent finalised.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition will announce its complete candidate lineup for the state election on Saturday, marking the final step before campaigning intensifies across the southern state.