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DAP deputy chairman Nga clarifies he will resign only if Najib Razak is released, not over electoral outcomes. He emphasizes accountability for the 1MDB scandal that burdened Malaysia with RM51.4 billion in debt.
The Democratic Action Party will undertake a detailed examination of its performance in Johor's recent state election, where it lost four previously held seats including Jementah and Tangkak, with party chairman Teo Nie Ching acknowledging the need for improvement.
Turkish authorities have detained 36 people, including the mayor of an opposition-controlled Ankara district, in connection with investigations into alleged bribery and contract manipulation schemes.
Opposition candidate Yeo Tung Siong has challenged the Johor state government's decision to defer the Pekan Nanas-Ulu Choh bypass project, arguing it prioritises other developments despite a fiscal surplus.
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.
Islamic party PAS is pursuing an ambitious expansion strategy in Johor, aiming to win 11 seats in the upcoming state election. This represents a dramatic shift from their solitary victory in the 2022 contest.
A senior opposition figure argues that Perikatan Nasional's emergency gathering failed to address the fundamental question of Bersatu's standing, allowing divisions with PAS to fester and threaten coalition cohesion.
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The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has unveiled three additional candidates for Johor constituencies, continuing its strategy to field younger contenders across the state. The move reflects broader efforts to strengthen the opposition's foothold in Malaysia's southern heartland.
A formal notice confirming Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as the opposition leader will be officially submitted to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker prior to the next parliamentary sitting, sources in Kota Baru revealed.
Analysts expect Bersatu to mount a counteroffensive against PAS following recent gains by the Islamic party within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, with tensions rising over leadership positions.
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Hamzah Zainudin, the Larut MP and founding member of the Reset initiative, attended a PAS-organised meeting with opposition lawmakers in Kuala Lumpur, signalling continued cross-party engagement among dissenting voices.
Perikatan Nasional's parliamentary leadership has formally notified the Speaker that Hamzah Zainudin will assume the role of opposition leader, backed by 61 MPs from the bloc.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as Opposition Leader awaits official notification from Perikatan Nasional, creating uncertainty over the coalition's formal endorsement of the Larut MP's leadership role.
A Pas member of parliament has cautioned Bersatu against fielding candidates in the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, warning that such a move would ultimately strengthen Pakatan Harapan's position and undermine the opposition coalition.
Bersatu's information chief has levelled sharp criticism at Perikatan Nasional chairman Samsuri Mokhtar, accusing him of neglecting his duties as coalition leader and appearing to conflate his roles with those of PAS leadership.
Former Damansara MP Tony Pua has been reclassified as a suspect in a police investigation centring on his social media commentary about Rukun Negara, with charges likely within weeks.