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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has entrusted Negeri Sembilan BN chief Tok Mat with steering the coalition's candidate selection and seat allocation process for the upcoming state election.
Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Tukirin, withdrawn as the Barisan Nasional candidate for Bukit Naning in the Johor elections, has graciously accepted his party's decision and expressed regret at having to suspend local welfare initiatives.
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DAP secretary-general Nga Kor Ming has defended the Democratic Action Party's approach to fielding new candidates in the Johor state election, arguing that selections were made on merit and thorough evaluation rather than political patronage.
Former Rengit assemblyman Puad has defended his recommendation of his son as a candidate for the Johor elections, challenging critics to explain why such backing constitutes misconduct while questioning the consistency of candidate selection processes.
UMNO's information chief has called on party members to maintain discipline and unity following the candidate selection for Johor's state election, despite widespread dissatisfaction among some hopefuls.
Pakatan Harapan has defended its strategy of fielding numerous new candidates in Johor's state election, with DAP deputy chief Nga Kor Ming insisting all contenders underwent rigorous merit-based evaluation.
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has disclosed that Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's sudden resignation stems from frustration over his son's rejection as the Rengit state candidate, challenging claims of palace interference.
Amanah party president Mat Sabu has defended the party's nomination of a Chinese candidate for the Permas seat, characterising concerns as overblown and emphasising merit-based selection.
Amanah's leadership has backed its choice to run a non-Malay candidate in Permas for Johor's state election, rejecting criticism from a party division that has boycotted the nomination.