How Johor's 56-Seat Assembly Works and Why 29 Is the Magic Number
To govern Johor, a coalition must win a majority of the state assembly's 56 seats. Here is how the assembly works and why 29 seats is the threshold.
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Johor's New Menteri Besar to Be Sworn In at Istana Bukit Serene This Afternoon
Johor's new Menteri Besar will take the oath of office at Istana Bukit Serene this afternoon, marking the culmination of Barisan Nasional's overwhelming victory in yesterday's state election.
Perlis Menteri Besar Steps Down from Bersatu Leadership Council to Focus on State Duties
Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has stepped down from Bersatu's top leadership body to dedicate himself fully to state governance, with less than a year remaining in the current legislative term.
Johor polls centre on new mandate, not political liberation—Onn Hafiz
Caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has emphasised that the upcoming Johor election is fundamentally about returning the power of choice to voters, rejecting suggestions that the poll serves other political purposes.
Johor Election Dialogue Set to Proceed as Onn Hafiz Signals Non-Attendance
A major televised election dialogue in Johor will proceed on Tuesday despite the Menteri Besar's inability to attend. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and opposition candidate Dr Maszlee Malik are confirmed participants.
Pakatan Harapan Defers Menteri Besar Decision to Sultan of Johor
Pakatan Harapan has pledged to respect the Sultan of Johor's constitutional authority to appoint the next Menteri Besar, should the opposition coalition secure victory in the upcoming state election scheduled for July 11.
PKR Signals Caution on Umno's Johor Leadership Ambitions Ahead of State Elections
PKR Youth leadership has renewed warnings that Umno's preferred candidate may not secure the Johor menteri besar position, pivoting the election narrative toward governance capability rather than personality politics.
Johor Election Must Focus on Broader Governance, Not Just MB Choice, Says PKR Youth Wing
A PKR youth leader has urged Johor voters to judge the upcoming state election on which coalition offers the strongest governance framework and economic vision, rather than focusing narrowly on the menteri besar candidate.
Johor election: 'Anything can happen,' cautions Onn Hafiz despite second-term bid
Caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned that the Machap seat contest remains unpredictable despite his pursuit of a second term, highlighting competitive pressures in the upcoming July 11 Johor election.
Onn Hafiz Rejects Claims Palace Mandated Johor Assembly Dissolution
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that he stated the Johor palace ordered the dissolution of the state assembly, contradicting claims made by Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi regarding the directive.
Onn Hafiz Set to Contest Machap Seat in Johor Election
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is contesting his Machap seat in the upcoming state election, signalling his intent to continue leading the sultanate's government.
Pakatan Harapan signals no rush in naming Johor menteri besar hopeful
Pakatan Harapan has declared it will not be forced into prematurely naming its menteri besar candidate for Johor, refusing to yield to pressure from rival political coalitions before the 16th state election.
Pakatan Harapan to Decide Johor MB Pick After Election Victory, Says Loke
Pakatan Harapan will determine its Johor Menteri Besar candidate only after securing victory in the state election, with the decision to be made by the coalition's senior leadership council.
Zaliha Challenges Onn Hafiz Over Conflicting Menteri Besar Demands Ahead of Johor Election
PKR's Zaliha Mustafa has challenged Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi over what she characterizes as contradictory demands regarding Pakatan Harapan's menteri besar candidate announcement before the upcoming Johor state election.
Zaliha Baffled by Johor BN's Demand for Opposition Poster Boy Ahead of State Elections
PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has questioned Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's demand that Pakatan Harapan name a poster boy for upcoming state elections, noting no guarantee exists the figure will become menteri besar.
PH Commits to Upholding Sultan's Power 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, declining to pre-announce a candidate and instead emphasizing policy-driven governance.
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Onn Hafiz warns that prominent campaign role offers no guarantee of top state office
A Johor political leader has cautioned that serving as a party's main campaign figure does not automatically secure appointment to the state's top executive position, signalling complex dynamics within state politics.
Johor Menteri Besar Should Use Achievements to Counter Critics, Not Royal Institution, Says Analyst
A political analyst has advised Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz to rebut his detractors by highlighting his administrative accomplishments rather than drawing the royal institution into political disputes.
Johor DAP Presses Menteri Besar on E-ART Transit Shift and IMBRT Shelving
DAP Johor has demanded clarification from the state government regarding its decision to abandon the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project in favour of the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system.