The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Perikatan Nasional has strongly rejected viral claims suggesting the coalition plans to abstain from the upcoming Johor state election, with deputy chairman P. Punithan labelling such reports as deliberate misinformation.
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.
The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has nominated Rashifa Aljunied, 26, as its Puteri Wangsa candidate in the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, stepping into the shoes of incumbent Amira Aisya.
PKR has nearly completed its candidate selection for upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, fielding 20 and 16 seats respectively. Official announcements expected within days.