The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Barisan Nasional is banking on strong support from nearly 7,000 FELDA voters across four settlements in Kulai as polling approaches on July 11, citing the Johor government's welfare initiatives and resolution of longstanding land title issues.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the government has not prohibited programmes in FELDA settlements, whether organised by state authorities or others, as long as they do not utilise federal machinery for election purposes.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions that his administration issued instructions to prevent Perikatan Nasional leader Onn Hafiz from visiting Felda settlements, stating no such directive exists.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamzah has dismissed claims that caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi faces restrictions accessing Felda settlements, stating no formal directive exists.