Johor BN will not form coalition government if it wins state election

Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) has declared it will not form a coalition government with any other political party, even if it wins the July 11 state election. The caretaker Menteri Besar and BN chairman, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, affirmed the coalition's firm stance despite facing criticism and pressure since announcing its intention to contest all 56 state seats. Ghazi emphasized that BN's refusal to collaborate with the Democratic Action Party (DAP) should not be misconstrued as a rejection of any specific community. He clarified that the decision stems from fundamental differences in approach and ideology, not from animosity towards any race. BN remains committed to representing Johor's diverse, multiracial population. He urged Johoreans to evaluate BN based on its performance and its vision for the state's future. Ghazi also reminded BN candidates that their nominations represent a significant responsibility and trust, not mere privileges. He appealed for unity among party members not selected to contest, stressing the importance of supporting the BN campaign for a cause larger than individual ambitions. BN coalition partners also voiced their support and urged voters to consider the coalition's established track record. The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) president, Wee Ka Siong, highlighted the inclusion of young candidates, while the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) vice-president, M. Asojan, pointed to the benefits the Indian community has received from initiatives under Onn Hafiz's leadership, including efforts to resolve issues concerning places of worship, Tamil schools, and community facilities.

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Not cooperating with DAP does not mean we reject any race because they are a political party. Our decision is based on differences in approach and ideology.