Pejuang to carry on despite Johor election rout

PUTRAJAYA, March 18 (Bernama) -- Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) will continue its involvement in the country’s political arena despite being routed in the recent Johor state election, its chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.

Prospective Johor Exco to declare assets, undergo police, MACC vetting - Sultan of Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 17 (Bernama) -- Those nominated to be Johor state executive councillors (Exco) would have to declare their assets and undergo background checks by police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan [ read more ]

PH to overcome weaknesses, strategise for GE15

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- In the wake of its poor showing in the Johor state election, Pakatan Harapan (PH) has resolved to take certain actions to overcome its weaknesses, including by holding a convention to strengthen its struggle.

UMNO needs to resolve Johor MB issue wisely - political analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14  -- Umno will need to resolve potential internal issues if there happens to be a clash of views on the Johor Menteri Besar candidacy following Saturday’s state election.

Hasni proposes BN choose younger leaders to lead Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, March 14 (Bernama) -- Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad today proposed to the party leadership that younger leaders be given the chance to lead the state for long-term prosperity.

BN's win has increased awareness on need to build excellence - Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional’s (BN) victory in the Johor election yesterday has increased the party's awareness to continue to reflect and evaluate each achievement which is critical in correcting its weaknesses and building excellence.

Strong mandate offers Johor BN opportunity to deliver on promises

By NOR BAIZURA BASRI

JOHOR BAHRU, March 13 (BERNAMA)-- Datuk Hasni Mohammad’s clean image, an efficient party machinery and division among the opposition are the main factors that led to Barisan Nasional’s two-third majority victory in yesterday’s Johor state election.

BN's landslide win in Johor beyond expectation - PM Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Barisan Nasional (BN) performed better than expected by scoring a landslide win in the just-concluded 15th Johor state election when it captured 40 of the 56 seats contested.

PH assemblyman prepared to support agenda planned for the good of the people

BATU PAHAT, March 13  - Penggaram State Assemblyman Gan Peck Cheng said she will support efforts by state government for the good of the people and will “criticise” if there are matters that burden the people.

Johor polls: 85 candidates, including all 16 independents, lose their deposits

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 85 candidates, including all 16 Independents, who contested in the Johor state election had to return home empty-handed when they lost their deposits.