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Barisan Nasional has formally presented three candidates for Negeri Sembilan's top state position to the Sultan, leaving the final selection to the royal institution as per constitutional protocol.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi following his swearing-in as Johor Menteri Besar. The appointment comes after Barisan Nasional's commanding election performance.
Johor is set to swear in its new Menteri Besar this afternoon at the royal palace following Barisan Nasional's decisive election triumph, though the appointee's identity remains undisclosed.
Pakatan Harapan has committed to respecting the Sultan of Johor's constitutional right to appoint the next Menteri Besar, dismissing speculation about leadership candidates ahead of July's state election.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has sounded a note of caution regarding his bid for a second term, warning that the Machap state seat contest remains unpredictable despite expectations.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the constitutional nature of the Sultan's royal assent for dissolving the state assembly, denying suggestions this represents palace political interference.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has flatly rejected suggestions that he received a directive from the palace ordering the dissolution of the Johor state assembly.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Sapari has expressed confusion over Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's request that Pakatan Harapan identify its chief ministerial candidate, questioning the logic of naming a poster boy without assurance of appointment.
Pakatan Harapan has made clear it will not rush into announcing a menteri besar candidate for Johor's upcoming state election, refusing to be goaded by political rivals seeking to dictate the coalition's strategy.
Pakatan Harapan has signalled it will not name its candidate for Johor Menteri Besar until after the state election, with senior figures prioritising victory before making the appointment.
PKR's Zaliha Mustafa has questioned the logical consistency of Johor BN leader Onn Hafiz Ghazi's repeated calls for Pakatan Harapan to publicly declare its menteri besar candidate before the state election.
PKR vice-president Zaliha Mustafa has questioned the logic of Johor BN's demand that Pakatan Harapan publicly identify its preferred menteri besar candidate, noting no such guarantee exists.
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Johor political figure Onn Hafiz has downplayed suggestions that serving as a party's principal campaign figure automatically entitles someone to the position of Menteri Besar, signalling realistic expectations about high-profile roles.
Political observers have advised Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz to defend his administration through documented accomplishments rather than references to the royal household when facing opposition attacks.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has pushed back against allegations of uncooperativeness from Putrajaya, challenging the Prime Minister's characterisation of his administration's stance toward the federal government.
Pahang's Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tengku Ampuan Azizah have shared Maal Hijrah 1448H greetings with the state's Muslim population, calling for spiritual renewal and strengthened community bonds.