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Amanah Fields 13 Newcomers in Push to Revitalise Johor Election Campaign

Amanah will nominate 13 first-time candidates from its total slate of 19 for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, according to party leadership. The move reflects efforts to inject new blood into the opposition's electoral challenge.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MUDA Names Rashifa Aljunied as Puteri Wangsa Candidate for Johor Election

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance has announced Rashifa Aljunied, 26, as its candidate for the Puteri Wangsa seat in the Johor state election scheduled for July 11. MUDA president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz will contest a parliamentary seat instead.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS and Bersatu Face Tough Path in Johor as Alliance Options Narrow

PAS and Bersatu confront a constrained political landscape in Johor, where their fractious relationship and overlapping alliance networks severely restrict their electoral flexibility and collaborative options.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Bersatu's Election Prospects Cloud Over as PN Logo Control Tightens

Bersatu risks being shut out of upcoming elections under the Perikatan Nasional banner unless its candidates secure approval from PN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, analysts caution.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Tengku Zafrul Eyes Return to Parliament via Selangor in Next General Election

Tengku Zafrul, Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, has signalled his intention to contest a parliamentary seat in Selangor at the next general election, pointing to the vacant Pandan seat and his extensive community work in Ampang.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS Must Find Moderate Coalition Partner as Core Support Reaches Saturation Point, Says Khairy

PAS faces electoral ceiling with its core support base approaching saturation, requiring partnerships with moderate parties to broaden appeal, according to Khairy Jamaluddin.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha Dismisses Johor BN's Demand for Coalition's Poster Boy as Premature

PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has questioned Johor Barisan Nasional's call for Pakatan Harapan to identify its preferred menteri besar candidate, citing uncertainty over the appointment process.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Internal Coalition Tensions Could Derail Sanusi's Kedah Victory Plans, Experts Warn

Growing tensions between PAS and Bersatu within the Perikatan Nasional coalition threaten to weaken the opposition pact's grip on Kedah, potentially preventing Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor from achieving a decisive electoral victory.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Onn Hafiz Dismisses 'Poster Boy' Claims as Path to Johor Chief Minister Role

Johor political figure Onn Hafiz has pushed back against suggestions that his prominent role in campaign activities would guarantee him the chief minister position, emphasizing that such prominence alone does not determine top leadership roles.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Kelantan Bersatu Unbothered as Perikatan Nasional Removes Azmin and Radzi from Leadership

Kelantan Bersatu has responded with apparent indifference to Perikatan Nasional's decision to exclude Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin from its leadership ranks.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor State Election No Referendum on BN's National Prospects, Leadership Insists

Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership is managing expectations ahead of state elections, telling party members excluded from the candidate lineup that the outcome should not be interpreted as a broader verdict on the coalition's national standing.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor's Onn Hafiz Reaffirms Ideological Distance, Closes Door on DAP Partnership

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has firmly rejected the possibility of Barisan Nasional partnering with DAP to form the state government, emphasizing insurmountable ideological gaps between the coalitions.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Tengku Zafrul Signals Intent to Run in Selangor for General Election 16

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, a key political aide to Malaysia's Prime Minister, has formally signalled his intention to seek a parliamentary seat in Selangor during the 16th General Election.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PAS Vice-President Warns of Growing Appeal Among Young Voters as Bersama Emerges as Rival

PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah has identified Bersama as a potential rival for younger voters, suggesting first-time voters may be attracted to the party's political strategy despite PAS's traditional base remaining loyal.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS Confident of Johor Election Success Despite Bersatu Rift, State Chief Says

Johor's PAS leadership has signalled confidence in fighting upcoming state elections independently, stating the party can maintain and strengthen its position even without Bersatu cooperation.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

PAS and Bersatu locked in power struggle over Perikatan Nasional's electoral appeal

PAS and Bersatu are competing for dominance within Perikatan Nasional, with analysts noting the coalition's brand holds greater voter appeal than either party's individual standing.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read