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Johor's Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz has praised outgoing executive councillors following a significant reshuffle of the state administration, describing the changes as essential renewal while preserving institutional memory.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has decisively retained the Machap constituency in the 16th state election, capturing 20,382 votes and defeating his Pakatan Harapan challenger by a margin of over 15,000 votes in a direct contest.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi voted in the state election on July 11, seeking a second term as head of the Barisan Nasional government while facing a direct contest against Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has appealed to voters to resist what he characterises as opposition strategies relying on character attacks and unfounded campaign pledges during the final stretch of the state election campaign.
Pakatan Harapan leaders are intensifying attacks on caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz, suggesting the opposition sees him as a significant electoral threat to their prospects in the state.
Khairy Jamaluddin has challenged Pakatan Rakyat to field its menteri besar candidate if it wishes to hold a debate with Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi, citing the need for equal political standing.
A televised election dialogue in Johor will go ahead on July 7 despite Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi being unable to attend. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and opposition candidate Dr Maszlee Malik are expected to participate.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is making a direct appeal to security forces personnel to back Barisan Nasional in state elections, with early voting scheduled for July 7.
Barisan Nasional is mobilising Johor's youth voters to re-elect caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi in the upcoming July 11 state election, positioning him as the coalition's lead candidate for advancing the state's development objectives.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has offered to broadcast a live dialogue between Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Pakatan Harapan candidate Dr Maszlee Malik on RTM, focusing on the state's development agenda ahead of the July 11 election.
PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has questioned whether Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi's administration is prioritising political interests over federal-state cooperation after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was denied access to a government facility.
Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan is contesting the Machap state seat against incumbent Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, vowing to bring mature politics focused on solutions rather than divisive messaging.
Barisan Nasional's campaign in Johor is gaining momentum with strong community backing for Endau candidate Alwiyah Talib, who recently returned to the coalition from Perikatan Nasional, according to BN chairman and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has cautioned against complacency in the upcoming July 11 election, acknowledging the unpredictability of the Machap constituency contest despite his bid for a second term.
A retired civil servant from Selangor spent more than RM500 of his savings to travel to Johor and publicly back Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz during the nomination day for the 16th Johor state election.
Machap constituency in Johor will see a straight contest between caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi of Barisan Nasional and a Pakatan Harapan challenger, as confirmed nomination arrangements proceed.
Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi filed his nomination papers for the state election at Simpang Renggam, accompanied by UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other senior party leaders.
Senior Barisan Nasional figures gathered in Simpang Renggam to publicly support Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's candidacy, signalling the coalition's unified stance as Johor heads towards its electoral contest.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has refuted suggestions that an order was issued to prevent caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi from attending Felda settlements gatherings.