Malaysia – Following a delay in his appointment to the position, Johor Mentri Besar designate Datuk Hasni Mohammad said that he would not lead the southern state and will hand over to a younger contender. According to him, in light of the support and position of youths who are vital to the state’s growth and long-term success, he proposed that …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, head of the Barisan Nasional (BN), termed the coalition’s huge win in the Johor poll as “unexpected.” He said that the BN has regained people’ confidence in order to rule the Johor government once again. He said that however, I would want to caution the party not to be conceited in light of …

Malaysia – In the run-up to the Johor votes, a Johor Umno leader slammed former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for threatening to reveal proof of the country’s purported shaky finances, calling it “political intimidation.” Muhyiddin seems to have forgotten his prior job in government, according to Johor Umno deputy leader Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed. “Let us not forget …

Singapore and the UAE would contribute around 400,500 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Johor. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said Singapore’s vaccine donation reflected the state’s close bond with the island republic. He claimed Singapore had previously sent Johor 20,000 Sinovac doses on July 29. Hasni added that Singapore will shortly provide the Johor government another 100,640 doses of the Pfizer …

PAGOH: Tensions have reached an all-time high in Johor, with the PPBM warning Umno that their arrogance might lead to the state government collapsing at any moment. Md Nasir Hashim, deputy chairman of the Johor PPBM, said that menteri besar Hasni Mohammad’s reign would come to an end if only two of his assemblymen withdrew their support. Nasir said his …