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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has alleged that civil servants faced pressure to participate in Barisan Nasional-linked activities during recent state elections, raising fresh questions about administrative independence.
Pakatan Harapan has lodged police reports against two Umno leaders, alleging improper campaign remarks concerning the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar appointment and claims about DAP influencing state governance.
Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has condemned incidents of campaign material vandalism across several constituencies, calling on all political parties to maintain a harmonious and civilised approach to campaigning ahead of the July 11 state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has restated that government bodies cannot announce new projects or policies during election campaigns, citing Section 24B of the Election Offences Act 1954. Previously approved projects are exempt.
Barisan Nasional leaders have instructed candidates contesting the Johor state election to prioritize winning voter support through constructive engagement rather than employing provocative rhetoric or divisive tactics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on all parties contesting the upcoming Johor election to conduct their campaigns with respect and integrity, warning against arrogance and poor behaviour during the electoral contest.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the Johor state election should be contested purely on political grounds, without drawing in the institution of the Malay Rulers, marking a clear boundary in electoral conduct.