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Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has clarified that the appointment of 10 deputy state executive councillors is designed to enhance administrative efficiency rather than expand the political establishment.
Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has framed the state's recent Executive Council reshuffle as part of planned administrative renewal, while publicly recognising the departing members' service and sacrifice.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has received Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi at Istana Pasir Pelangi following the coalition's commanding performance in recent state polling.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has retained his Machap seat for Barisan Nasional with a decisive victory, securing 20,382 votes and defeating Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan by a margin of 15,375 votes in the 16th state election.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi voted in the 16th Johor state election, seeking a second term. He faces opposition from Pakatan Harapan candidate Nur Hafiz Roslan while other candidates contest multiple seats.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has called on voters to resist opposition tactics involving slander and unfounded commitments, as the state election campaign reaches its closing stages.
Barisan Nasional is banking on continued youth backing for caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi as the coalition's lead candidate in Johor's July 11 state election, with party leadership targeting younger voters as pivotal to victory.
Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has set a condition for any debate between opposition Pakatan Harapan and Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi, stipulating that PH must field a candidate of equivalent stature.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has offered state broadcaster RTM's platform for a live dialogue between Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz and Pakatan Harapan candidate Maszlee Malik, emphasizing development-focused discussion over partisan sparring.
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Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi has formally filed his nomination to contest the Machap seat, accompanied by senior UMNO figures including Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi and Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.
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.
Machap constituency in Johor will see a straight contest between caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi of BN and a Pakatan Harapan challenger, eliminating any three-cornered battle complications.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi filed his nomination papers for the upcoming state election at Simpang Renggam, supported by top UMNO figures including party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures converged on Simpang Renggam District Council to publicly endorse Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, signalling the coalition's unified commitment to retaining control of Johor ahead of state elections.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that any directive was issued to prevent Onn Hafiz from accessing Felda settlements, amid ongoing political tensions between coalition partners.
Senior UMNO figure Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has resigned from the party, citing concerns over Johor UMNO's leadership under Onn Hafiz and irregularities in candidate selection for upcoming state elections.
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Barisan Nasional has fielded 56 candidates for the upcoming Johor state election, with incumbent Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz leading the coalition's campaign to retain control of the peninsular state.