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Mustapa Mohamed Steps Back From Electoral Politics, Urges Next Generation To Lead

Former Jeli MP Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has definitively ruled out standing in the 16th General Election, declaring it is time for younger leaders to assume greater responsibility in Malaysian politics.

By Faridah Salleh · 6 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Pakatan Harapan Charts Path Forward With 10-Point Negeri Sembilan Pledge

Pakatan Harapan has released its election manifesto for Negeri Sembilan, centred on 10 key commitments spanning governance, economic development, social welfare and infrastructure.

By Faridah Salleh · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Unite Behind New Negeri Sembilan Leader, Urges UMNO Chief Jalaluddin

The Negeri Sembilan UMNO liaison committee chairman has appealed to party members and state residents to rally behind the newly sworn-in Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, calling for cohesion to ensure effective governance.

By Faridah Salleh · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Digital Strategy Reshapes Negeri Sembilan Election Campaign

Political candidates contesting Negeri Sembilan's August 1 state election are heavily deploying social media platforms—from Facebook to TikTok—to connect with the state's nearly 890,000 voters across generational divides.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PAS's Growing Influence in Barisan Raises Questions About Coalition Unity and East Malaysia's Role

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's assertion that his party was instrumental in Barisan Nasional's Johor victory has triggered concerns among political leaders in Negri Sembilan and East Malaysia, who worry about the ideological direction of the coalition.

By Faridah Salleh · 18 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MUDA's Premanand Eyes Bukit Batu Breakthrough in Johor State Election

MUDA candidate M. Premanand is banking on voter support for the party's transparency platform to capture the Bukit Batu seat in Johor's July 11 state election, echoing the party's previous success in Puteri Wangsa.

By Faridah Salleh · 14 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Bersatu Will Not Force PAS Into Support, Says Muhyiddin

Perikatan Nasional president Muhyiddin Yassin has signalled Bersatu's willingness to move forward despite PAS declining to deploy its organisational resources to assist the party, emphasising that voluntary cooperation underpins the coalition.

By Faridah Salleh · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former DAP Representative Alleges Secret Alliance Between BN and PN for Johor State Control

A former Democratic Action Party representative has alleged that Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional maintain a tacit agreement to jointly govern Johor state, potentially steering the administration toward more conservative governance.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Gerakan Suspends Johor Branch Over Unauthorised State Election Withdrawal

Gerakan has suspended its Johor chapter after the state branch unilaterally decided to withdraw from the state elections without seeking approval from party headquarters, according to secretary-general Wong Chia Zhen.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS Withdraws Campaign Resources from Seats Contested by Bersatu in Coordinated Pact Arrangement

The Islamic party PAS has strategically repositioned its election machinery away from constituencies where its Perikatan Nasional ally Bersatu is fielding candidates, focusing resources on seats where PAS and other coalition partners compete.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Bersama fields 15 candidates for Johor state election, leaving one seat uncontested

Parti Bersama Malaysia has revealed its slate of 15 candidates for the 16th Johor state election, though the party will leave one contested seat uncovered in its statewide campaign bid.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor's 56 constituencies ready for electoral battle as nomination day launches state election race

Nomination day has commenced across Johor's 56 state constituencies, officially launching the 16th Johor state election. Candidates are now filing their nominations for the electoral race.

By Faridah Salleh · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johari confident BN can hold Kota Iskandar and reclaim lost Johor seats

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has expressed confidence that Barisan Nasional can hold Kota Iskandar and reclaim multiple seats across Iskandar Puteri if the coalition operates with coordinated unity.

By Faridah Salleh · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Gerakan Steps Back from Johor Race, Commits Support to PN Coalition Partners

The Malaysian Democratic Party has withdrawn from contesting the Johor state election, choosing instead to channel its resources toward backing the Perikatan Nasional coalition's constituent parties in the contest.

By Faridah Salleh · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PN Logo Sharing Will Not Cause Confusion, Samsuri Assures

Perikatan Nasional coalition chairman Samsuri has dismissed concerns about voter confusion arising from both PAS and Bersatu contesting under the PN logo, stating that clear seat allocations between the parties prevent any overlap.

By Faridah Salleh · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Umno Secretary-General Claims Personal Grievance Behind Puad Zarkashi's Resignation

Umno's secretary-general has alleged that Puad Zarkashi's recent resignation stems from disappointment over his son's failure to secure a Johor election nomination, highlighting internal party tensions.

By Faridah Salleh · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Puad Defends Family Backing in Johor Candidate Row, Questions Selection Process Consistency

A former Johor assemblyman has defended his recommendation of a family member for candidacy in the state election, questioning whether the move was improper while criticising the inconsistency of the selection mechanism.

By Faridah Salleh · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Bersatu's Ashraf hopeful of mending fractured ties with PAS despite PN tensions

A senior Bersatu figure has signalled optimism about repairing strained relations with PAS within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, comparing their conflict to a married couple working through domestic disputes while sharing a household.

By Faridah Salleh · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Puad Zarkashi Quits UMNO, Accuses Johor Leader Onn Hafiz of Being 'Yes-Man'

Senior UMNO figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has resigned from the party, levelling sharp criticism at Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz whom he describes as a puppet lacking autonomy.

By Faridah Salleh · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PN completes Johor seat negotiations, resolves 34 contested positions

Perikatan Nasional has concluded seat negotiations for the Johor state election, with election director Datuk Seri Sanusi Md Nor announcing resolution of 34 contested seats across coalition partners.

By Faridah Salleh · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Should Target Umno-Held Seats in Negeri Sembilan, Says Political Analyst

A political analyst argues that PAS should concentrate its efforts on contesting Umno-held seats in Negeri Sembilan, citing narrow victory margins secured by the ruling coalition in the 2023 state election as evidence of vulnerability.

By Faridah Salleh · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zahid Denies Any Directive Preventing Onn Hafiz From Entering Felda Settlements

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.

By Faridah Salleh · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malay Political Unity Under Strain as PAS and Bersatu Tensions Deepen

Escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu are fracturing the narrative of consolidated Malay political representation, potentially creating openings for UMNO to reposition itself as a steadier alternative.

By Faridah Salleh · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Perikatan Nasional finalises over half of Johor seat allocations as selection talks advance

Perikatan Nasional has confirmed allocations for more than half of its Johor parliamentary and state assembly seats as coalition selection talks progress rapidly, according to Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

By Faridah Salleh · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sahruddin Jamal to Defend Bukit Kepong in Johor State Election

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the former Johor menteri besar, will contest the Bukit Kepong state seat in the upcoming 16th Johor state election scheduled for July 11.

By Faridah Salleh · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Bersama Eyes Significant Gains in Johor State Election

The Bersama coalition is preparing to contest 15 seats in the upcoming Johor state election, including eight constituencies currently held by Umno-BN and Puteri Wangsa, which is presently represented by Muda.

By Faridah Salleh · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Kuala Lumpur Cannot Return to BN or Perikatan Rule, Says Hannah Yeoh

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh contends that Kuala Lumpur voters have sufficient experience with both Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional governance, making a return to either administration unlikely in future electoral contests.

By Faridah Salleh · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Perikatan Nasional calls emergency meeting to reassess coalition structure and state election strategies

Perikatan Nasional has called an emergency meeting to evaluate its coalition membership, organisational identity, and campaign approach for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.

By Faridah Salleh · 21 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS-Bersatu Rupture Exposes Fragility of Malay Political Unity, Observers Warn

The deteriorating relationship between PAS and Bersatu has shattered assumptions about cohesive Malay-Muslim political unity, analysts suggest, potentially positioning UMNO as a more reliable alternative despite its historical credibility problems.

By Faridah Salleh · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Must Seek Moderate Partners as Traditional Support Base Plateaus, says Khairy

Former Umno Youth leader Khairy Jamaluddin argues PAS has exhausted growth potential within its traditional voter base and must partner with moderate parties like Hamzah Zainudin's Parti Wawasan Negara to broaden appeal.

By Faridah Salleh · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PH Commits to Upholding Sultan's Right to Appoint Johor Menteri Besar

Pakatan Harapan has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the Menteri Besar, choosing instead to concentrate its campaign on substantive policy proposals for the state.

By Faridah Salleh · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council Set to Address Logo and Campaign Issues

Perikatan Nasional's Supreme Council will convene on June 22 to tackle pressing governance matters, particularly the use of the coalition's logo and the endorsement of candidates for forthcoming electoral contests.

By Faridah Salleh · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

GRS Eyes Full Parliamentary Slate in Sabah as Coalition Shapes General Election Strategy

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah has announced plans to contest all 25 parliamentary seats in the state during the coming general election, representing a comprehensive electoral strategy for the coalition.

By Faridah Salleh · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Loke and Onn Hafiz Meet in Kulai Amid Johor Political Tensions

Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz have held a meeting in Kulai, signalling potential reconciliation after a public disagreement regarding the forthcoming state elections.

By Faridah Salleh · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS and Bersatu Battle Over Perikatan Nasional's Political Identity and Electoral Appeal

Political tensions simmer within Perikatan Nasional as PAS and Bersatu vie for dominance. Observers note the coalition's brand resonates more powerfully with voters than either party's individual identity.

By Faridah Salleh · 16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Kedah Opposition Dismisses Sanusi's Election Ambitions as Unrealistic

Opposition lawmakers from PKR and DAP have dismissed claims that Menulis Sanusi will sweep Kedah elections, arguing voters judge state governments on performance rather than party waves.

By Faridah Salleh · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read