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Machap to see two-way battle as BN’s Onn Hafiz takes on Pakatan’s Nor Hafiz
SIMPANG RENGGAM, June 27 — Barisan Nasional’s Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is defending the Machap seat in a straight fight with Nor Hafiz Roslan of Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the 16th Johor state election. Returning officer Mohd Izzul Helmi Ahmad
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Semerah sees three-way contest as BN, Pakatan and Perikatan candidates face off
BATU PAHAT, June 27 — Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are set to go head-to-head for the Semerah state seat in the 16th Johor state election. Incumbent Fared Khalid from BN will face a three-cornered fight
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Johor royal family’s presence in political dialogue highlights commitment to prioritising Johoreans’ welfare
JOHOR BARU, June 27 — The Johor royal family has been described as a vital bridge for political dialogue, with Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim frequently meeting leaders from across the political spectrum. In a post yesterday,
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Mohamad Sabu leads Pakatan supporters as Sharon Teo enters Permas nomination race
PASIR GUDANG, June 27 — Chants of “Johor undi Pakatan Harapan” (Johor votes for Pakatan Harapan) rang out as Sharon Teo made her way to the Permas state constituency nomination centre at Dewan Muafakat Taman Mawar here, marking the start of
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Johor polls: Onn Hafiz files nomination for Machap with Zahid, Hishammuddin and Khairy by his side
SIMPANG RENGGAM, June 27 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi submitted his nomination papers for the Johor state election at 9.10 am at the nomination centre at the Muafakat Hall of the Simpang Renggam District Council.
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Fahmi: PM Anwar directs Home Ministry to review Rohingya management findings after inter-agency meetings
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Home Ministry (KDN) to review several findings arising from a series of inter-agency coordination meetings on the management of the Rohingya community in Malaysia. Communications Minister
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EC: 593 nomination forms sold ahead of Johor polls, but only 133 candidates pay deposits
JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 — A total of 593 nomination forms have been sold for the Johor state election so far, but only 133 prospective candidates have formally confirmed their participation by paying the required election deposit, the Election Commission
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Anwar says no directive issued to stop Onn Hafiz entering Felda settlements
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied claims that anyone had been instructed to prevent Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi from entering Felda settlements, saying the federal government only handles matters
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New low-rent housing projects planned for civil servants nationwide, says Anwar
DENGKIL, June 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will develop housing for civil servants with lower rental rates as an effort to look after the welfare of the group. Anwar, who is also the finance
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Report: Malaysia tourism to rebound H2 2026 from Middle East conflict disruption, arrivals set to top pre-pandemic levels
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Malaysia’s tourism slowdown is expected to reverse in the second half of 2026, with international visitor arrivals forecast to surpass pre-pandemic levels by year-end despite a mid-year dip blamed largely on disruptions caused by the
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