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Johor has launched the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to encourage congregational prayers at mosques statewide, fulfilling a Barisan Nasional election pledge and strengthening Islamic community engagement.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has overseen a reshuffle of the State Executive Council, retaining six assemblymen while appointing four newcomers. The move, he says, ensures continuity while refreshing governance.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has congratulated Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi on becoming Johor's new Menteri Besar, following Barisan Nasional's decisive victory in the recent state election.
Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the Johor Barisan Nasional chairman and Machap assemblyman, arrived at Istana Bukit Serene on July 12 for his swearing-in as Menteri Besar, following BN's overwhelming triumph in the recent state polls.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim met with BN chairman Zahid Hamidi and Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz at Istana Pasir Pelangi following the coalition's commanding performance in the Johor state elections.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz retained the Machap seat with 20,382 votes, defeating PH's Nur Hafiz Roslan by 15,375 votes in a straight contest.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi cast his ballot in the 16th Johor state election on July 11, seeking a second term as the Barisan Nasional candidate in a direct contest against Pakatan Harapan's Nur Hafiz Roslan.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has urged voters to disregard what he views as opposition attempts to manipulate sentiment through slander and unrealistic commitments, as the state election campaign approaches its conclusion.
Johor's state election dialogue will proceed as planned on Tuesday despite Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz being unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts. The event will feature Communications Minister and an opposition candidate.
Caretaker Johor menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi is making a direct appeal to security forces in the state to support Barisan Nasional in the upcoming election, with early voting scheduled for July 7.
Barisan Nasional is mobilising youth support for caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi ahead of Johor's July 11 state election, with party leadership framing the vote as crucial to maintaining the state's development trajectory.
Pakatan Harapan leaders are intensifying attacks on Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, revealing strategic concerns that the caretaker chief executive poses a significant threat to their electoral prospects in the crucial southern state.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has struck a cautious tone about the competitive landscape ahead of the July 11 state election, signalling that the Machap constituency race presents genuine challenges despite his bid for re-election.