BN to finalize Johor election candidates after talks with MCA, MIC

The Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition is nearing the finalization of its candidate list for the upcoming Johor state election. BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that discussions with component parties, particularly MCA and MIC, will conclude next week. He is scheduled to meet with the leadership of MCA and MIC on the following day to hear their positions on seat allocation.

"For Johor, it is almost finalized. Tomorrow I will hold discussions with the component parties, especially MCA and MIC, for them to finalize their respective stances," Zahid stated. He added that the candidate list for UMNO is also nearly complete, with full resolution expected within the week. The official announcement of candidates will be made one week before the nomination day.

Regarding the Negeri Sembilan state election, Zahid mentioned that while the Menteri Besar has expressed a desire to contest all 36 State Legislative Assembly seats, BN remains open to negotiations. He also addressed the ongoing "crisis" in Negeri Sembilan, advising that the best solution involves respecting the existing sovereign institution of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU).

"The best way to resolve this is by respecting the existing sovereign institution of the DKU. And in my opinion, the best path is through negotiation without needing to bring the matter to court," he said. Earlier, the Federal Government affirmed its recognition of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that any declaration or confirmation of appointment to this position must follow legal channels to prevent unrest, following the recent proclamation of Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar.