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Former Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad has been removed from Barisan Nasional's candidate roster for the upcoming state elections, fuelling conjecture that he may pursue a federal parliamentary seat instead.
Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition has firmly rejected allegations by former state assembly speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, calling claims linking the palace to political decisions baseless. Umno Youth claims hundreds have filed police reports related to the controversy.
A prominent UMNO figure has resigned from the party, alleging that Johor's leadership operates without autonomy. The move signals deepening tensions within the coalition ahead of state elections.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that the state assembly's dissolution was a political directive from the palace, insisting it was a constitutional process requiring royal consent under state law.