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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.
UMNO's secretary-general has attributed Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi's sudden departure from the party to dissatisfaction over his son not being nominated as the candidate for the Rengit state constituency ahead of Johor's forthcoming election.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide regarding remarks by UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi alleging Palace interference in Johor's assembly dissolution. Investigations proceed under sedition and communications laws.
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.